>What do you do when you believe that you can do great things but something that you have no control over is holding you back? Usually after this realization,

>What do you do when you believe that you can do great things but something that you have no control over is holding you back? Usually after this realization, most people turn 19. Sorry, but you are not unique in your belief that you have the ability to do great things. Every young boy thinks this (I was never a young girl so I can't speak to that). To be honest, this comes across (to me) as privileged only-child whining, a trait probably absent from most who accomplish great things. As for family, you have to decide on your priorities. I think family is a worthy priority, and I also accept that realistically, because I make family a priority, that I will very likely never "do great things", outside of affecting a handful of close friends and family. Here's another reality check you have coming. After the age of 25, very slowly at first, your energy level will decline. By 30 you will notice it and it will affect you. By 35-40 you will willfully admit that your days of pursuing great things are over. Sure, there are a handful of overachievers who run their first marathon at 40 or whatever, but to this point you definitely do not strike me as the "conquer and overcome no matter what" type. TL;DR: My advice: life is hard, grow up