Zero Dean's Blog, page 12
February 16, 2020
The confidence, happiness & success show
If you really love yourself, you don’t have to make a show of how much you love yourself. This also applies to confidence, success & happiness. Some of the most insecure people on the planet are standing in a spotlight hoping you won’t notice that they’re the one holding it. When what you are & ... Read more The confidence, happiness & success show
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February 15, 2020
A challenger appears
Some people are going to help you. And some people are going to challenge you. And those people are helping you, too. Whether — and how much — you grow from life experience and whether you allow them to hold you back or instead, you use them to push forward is largely up to you. ... Read more A challenger appears
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Staying true to you
People who don’t know you will often — and innocently — view and treat you like someone you’re not. It’s not your responsibility to conform to their vision. Having integrity means staying true to you, not conforming to other people’s expectations because it keeps them comfortable. Related: Don’t live your life wearing a disguise It ... Read more Staying true to you
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Rejection is normal and criticism is common
Rejection is normal and criticism is common. Just because what you offer is of no value to some people — some of whom may disparage it — doesn’t diminish its significance to those who find value in it. Related: Rejection is neither an indication of value or talent The surprising thing about rejection Perception and ... Read more Rejection is normal and criticism is common
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February 14, 2020
Is it the day or is it your attitude?
Happiness is not a choice — but whether you let something ruin your day is. How you respond to life experiences and the attitude you harbor while doings so is entirely within your control. Related: Happiness is not a choice Contrast is good The danger in believing “Happiness is a choice.” Pretending to be happy ... Read more Is it the day or is it your attitude?
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February 13, 2020
Work to be proud, not popular
Too many people spend too much time trying to be popular — or trying to produce popular things — an not enough time doing things that they’ll be proud of no matter the outcome is. Being truly proud of your work and what you accomplish is rewarding regardless of its popularity. Consistently doing — and ... Read more Work to be proud, not popular
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February 12, 2020
Comparing yourself to others
Comparing yourself to others is just another way of judging people — including yourself. The less you do it, the happier you are likely to be. You’re not here to follow someone else’s path & they’re not here to follow yours. Stay on target by focusing on your path, not others’. Related: Life is not ... Read more Comparing yourself to others
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February 11, 2020
You will be challenged
On your journey towards the challenging things you strive for in life, you will likely be doubted, rejected, criticized & not receive support from places you expect it. Being able to deal with these things is often what separates those who ultimately achieve & those who don’t.
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January 30, 2020
Donate. Re-gift. Recycle. Trash.
Why do you continue to hold onto things you don’t use?
If it’s been years since you said you’d use (or wear) something & you still haven’t, you probably won’t.
What you own ends up owning you the longer you go without getting value from it.
Donate. Re-gift. Recycle. Trash.
Related:
Learn to let go Setting the table of your life Ways to find encouragement: Lighten your load Your greatness is not measured by how much you’re able to gain What it means to be truly wealthy It’s not about how...Beware the lies you tell yourself
People cling stubbornly to the lies that make them feel most comfortable.
Related:
Don’t make excuses for the monsters in your life A tough pill to swallowThe post Beware the lies you tell yourself appeared first on Zero Dean.
