You are the only one who can decide whether you will be a victim of circumstance or if you will determine your own destiny.
Know this:
Your destiny is in your own hands and it all starts with your thoughts.
Frank Outlaw captured this concept quite well:

If you notice, he talks about your thoughts, your words, your actions, your habits and your character. Other people and other events don’t get a mention because their character, habits, actions, words or thoughts are not yours. They don’t determine your destiny unless you accept and take on their thoughts, actions, habits, etc.
In any given moment, you always have a choice as to what to think and believe. Will you choose thoughts that will direct your words, actions, habits and character? Or will you look to other people, what they think, what they say, how they act, and their habits?
Your destiny is in your hands so be sure to choose your thoughts wisely.