One of the most popular statements I strongly disagree with is “What will be, will be,” also known by its Spanish version, “Que sera, sera.” These words sound wise or even comforting like a reminder to let life flow and not stress over things. But personally, I believe this mindset can be very harmful if taken literally. It encourages passivity and makes people accept situations they can actually change.
In reality, what will be will not be unless we put in the effort to make it happen. Life doesn’t just unfold on its own — we have to be intentional about the direction we want it to take.
I saw this firsthand during my university days while studying Civil Engineering. There was a time in my 200 level I was so lazy and hardly go for lectures, my GPA was really and instead of facing it and working harder, I kept telling myself, “Que sera, sera; what will be, will be.” I used that as a comfort phrase to justify my lack of seriousness. But deep down, I knew I could do better.
Eventually, I decided to change. I dropped that mindset, became more focused, started attending classes regularly, studied smarter, and started seeing great improvements. My results began to reflect the effort I was putting in. That growth only came when I stopped leaving my future to chance.
One particular incident that changed my perspective was when I had an F in Engineering Drawing. It didn’t make sense because I had put in effort and even attended several tutorials with friends. But when I saw the result, I just sighed and said, “What will be, will be.” I didn’t complain, I didn’t follow up I just accepted it.
Meanwhile, a lady in my class had the same experience. Instead of accepting the result, she took it up with the department. She kept following it up until they found her missing script and guess what? She was awarded an A! That day, I realized how dangerous that saying can be. I ended up rewriting that course in my 300 level, all because I let that mindset rob me of what I deserved.
Moral of the story? Que sera, sera only works in movies. In real life, what will be is what you make happen.
PS: I own the rights to all pictures used here aside the first one which I cited
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That statement is capable of setting people back. Imagine believing in the mentality and not doing what you supposed to do...damn!
Glad you changed your mindset and seated up for a better outcome
That's really of those statement I do not agree
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I know rightttt
I had to change my mindset quickly before everything turns out catastrophic 😂
Thank you 🙏🏼
We too have a similar saying in our culture. Depends on your luck, let the heaven choose...
I so hate this. We are the ones who can change.
True, we are the ones who can change things
People should stop using such statements as an excuse to be lazy and just stay relaxed
Am happy you could you bound back on ur studies and become better version of yourself!
But you see this life before applying any philosophy to ur day to day activities you need to know the contextual meaning of it,the historical perspective of it.
Many African are filled with many wrong ideologies and life treating quotes without solid backings.
Well, for me that statement what will be will be is for people that are stock and have tried everything possible in a positive manner but it's not working then at that point what they await is either a miracle or the worst.
Also it can be used to pause a person who is too inquisitive either for selfish interest or just want to sent in confusion.
Thank you Sir @ojochegbesammie for this throw of light on this famous quote.
Wow
I really love what you said there "before applying any philosophy to ur day to day activities you need to know the contextual meaning of it,the historical perspective of it”
It’s a really valid statement
And also I agree with you when you said it can be used for people who are stocked and have tried everything possible and it’s not working
Thank you for sharing your thoughts sir @ntul001
I like how you ended this. It's only for movies. The real life will teach you that what will be will only be when you let it be. And yes, there are situations that might seem beyond us, but then we have to still see what can be done.
This statement largely encouraged passivity and mediocrity. It's a cheap and lazy way out of a situation.
It's only in movies 😂
Even if situations are looking like why we can't handle, at least it's better to try out something to see if they'll be a way.
Sincerely that statement is a cheap and lazy way out of a situation 😂
Thank you for sharing from your point of view @daverick
It's only in movies 😂
Even if situations are looking like why we can't handle, at least it's better to try out something to see if they'll be a way.
Sincerely that statement is a cheap and lazy way out of a situation 😂
Thank you for sharing from your point of view @daverick
It is 😅.
You're welcome @ojochegbesammie.
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What will be will not be until you push in small efforts to achieve what you want..
Thank you for sharing this with us @ojochegbesammie
Yes sir
It won’t be until you push in efforts to achieve what you want
Thank you for reading through sir