[shape] {one's} destiny

to take actions and make choices that influence and determine the course of one's future or life path

Through hard work and determination, she believes she can shape her destiny.
Education can empower individuals to shape their own destinies.
He has a strong desire to shape his destiny by pursuing a career in medicine.
Your decisions and actions today will shape your destiny in the long run.
By setting clear objectives and working towards them, you can actively shape your destiny.