Are you brave enough to peek at this list with me ?
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(Promise you won’t cover your eyes ? Promise !!)
Ok, here goes…
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Your life is your story. You are the author. If you don’t like this chapter, start writing the next one now. Same goes for the ending.
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Wear humility & confidence & love the way you would a gorgeous piece of clothing. It becomes you…
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Explain less. Say more. Repeat.
You don’t need to justify anything to anyone.
(My friend, Tracy, loves this one!)
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Listen to your gut, it won’t lead you astray. Our capacity for self-rationalization is staggering.
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When you are too tired to find strength in yourself, borrow from someone you trust. It will come full circle.
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Learn from your mistakes; don’t beat yourself up over them.
Nothing good has ever come from raking yourself over the coals. Ever. Don’t do it.
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Know who has your best interests at heart & surround yourself with them. Then be the kind of person who can be trusted with someone’s heart.
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Wonder about people. Be deliberate about getting to know people unlike yourself.
Be curious, not critical.
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There is a fine line between being realistic & being negative; learning to discern the difference is invaluable.
This was another lesson from a mentor. He has been “there” many times & knows all about “stupid tax” (his term). Read Tim’s stuff, you will appreciate his wisdom & honesty.
Know yourself well enough to know when you should not be making important decisions.
Wait until you’re at your best. Or close enough.
THIS –> Expose your soul, vulnerability is a gateway to strength. @jonathanfields
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If you seek external validation, understand you will never have peace. Ask yourself what choice you would make if it were an anonymous choice. Then, do that.
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Seek advice from those who have made mistakes & prevailed.
Talk about the mistakes – seek to understand; it is some of the best insight you will ever get.
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If your world won’t slow down, change it.
Control your life or it will control you.
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Be honest about who you are, especially with yourself. Our capacity for self-deception is staggering.
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Remember that doubt is healthy.
People who claim they never experience self-doubt are lying. Period.
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Remember that everyone has their own crap.
We all experience insecurity.
People who claim they don’t are lying. Period.
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Breathe. Just breathe.
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When life feels overwhelming, remember that someday you will have a whole pile of great stories to tell about the nuttiness of your life. #perspective
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We all do the best we can with what we have. every.single.day.
When you are carrying more of a burden, you will feel the weight.
Accept that and be gracious & forgiving with yourself.
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Know that you alone determine who will influence & shape you. Choose wisely. It matters.
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Learn to accept a compliment – graciously, without deflecting it in some way. If you struggle with this one – too bad. Bite your tongue and just say “thank you”.
My friend, Bob, has modelled this for me.
Read his responses to the adoration he receives. It’s #amazing.
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Nothing is more powerful & humbling than living with the knowledge that people believe in you.
Receive & honour their unwavering belief in you. It’s a #gift
Let life affect you deeply,
Cate Moore
