Hayley Kiyoko on Focusing Only on What You Can Control
6 Jul 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief monologue, Hayley Kiyoko reflects on the limits of external influence—specifically, her inability to control how others receive or green‑light a movie project she has been championing for years. She reframes the situation by identifying an aspect she can directly manage: writing and publishing a book about the story. By shifting her effort to a tangible, controllable medium, she emphasizes the importance of taking concrete action, producing high‑quality work, and trusting that success (including a potential film adaptation) may follow. The core message is a motivational reminder to focus energy on what is within one's control rather than expending it on uncertain external outcomes.
