If you don’t take full control of your life someone or fate will.

Control is the factor that can negate fate.

A life without goals is like flotsam that is governed by the tides and winds of fate.

Life can be how you choose or are governed by fate.

Words that you use determine and control what happens in life.

Find then follow the path that enables you to live the life you want to live. Don't be blow by the winds of fate. Don't be a creation of circumstances.