Destiny??????

Destiny refers to a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. It is a concept based on the belief that there is a fixed natural order to the universe..........M still suppose to understand this statement after being alive for so long.......Heard ppl saying 1 can make his/her own destiny....can i really do so ?...........I hope i can find the answer for the same 1 day.