The young Cuban entrepreneur Enmanuel Delgado, known for having established a beauty and tattoo salon with what he had in his backyard in Matanzas, has gone viral again on social media with a direct message.
Her reflection, recorded without filters or staging and shared on Facebook, highlights a daily reality that aims to unveil the tendency to dream about what one wants to have, without taking the essential step to act.
"You would be surprised by the number of people who go around saying, 'I want to have the best iPhone, the best house, the best clothes, travel to the best places,' and they never achieve any of it," Enmanuel states in the video.
For him, the difference between being stuck in desire and moving towards a goal begins with a single question: “What do I need to do to have that?”
Enmanuel, who started his entrepreneurial journey at 19, insists that it's not about fantasizing but about outlining a plan and taking concrete actions every day, even in a Cuba marked by blackouts, scarcity, and constant obstacles. “It’s not dreaming, it’s organizing. What do I need to do daily to achieve what I want?” he explains.
His message goes beyond motivational advice. It is an invitation to take personal responsibility in a country where it is common to blame the economy, the system, the family, or circumstances for the lack of opportunities. “When you understand that everything that happens in your life is your responsibility, your life changes,” he asserts.
Enmanuel also points out that many Cubans avoid asking themselves uncomfortable questions at the end of the day, such as “How did I improve today?” or “What did I do well today?”. According to him, that fear of making mistakes is paralyzing. That's why he repeats his motto, which has become a catchphrase for his followers: “Do it fast, fail fast because you are going to fail… and learn fast.”
For thousands of young people, his words come as an emotional boost in a country where entrepreneurship seems like an uphill battle. From the patio of his home, with whatever he has on hand, Enmanuel sends a powerful reminder that change begins within oneself, even when everything around seems to say otherwise.
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