Yes. Fate is definitely real. And just because you don't like the idea doesn't mean it isn't so. An individual's fate always lies a smidge beyond their perception, but can be bright as day to others and is usually completely different from what the individual thinks it is. For example, an individual might believe that they are destined to be a great military leader and accomplish this with flying colors, but their fate will be to die of cirrhosis of the liver because alcoholism was their coping mechanism for the casualties of war. Not saying that your fate can't be changed. It can be, but you have to be incredibly present minded.