Zero Dean's Blog, page 19

Life isn’t fair

No. Life isn’t fair. But how you deal with life being unfair is a choice. You can choose to play a victim and let it weaken you. Or you can choose to be a warrior, learn from it, and let it strengthen you. Because despite the fact that life isn’t fair, every person has the ability to do whatever they can with whatever they have to make something positive of themselves, their lives, and the lives of those around them.

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of...

You may not always know what to do…

You may not always know what to do, but you can always choose the type of person you want to be.

Originally Published on: Aug 6, 2013 @ 06:54

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One less rhinoceros (intentions vs actions & dealing with mean people) One less idiot Break the chain You aren’t who you think you are. The problem with the expression “Be yourself”. Be the kind of person that your heroes would be proud of. An honest enemy is better than a false friend

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Find your own limits

“You won’t get very far…”
“A person your age…”
“You can expect to feel…”
“Won’t you feel embarrassed…”

Find your own limits. Don’t become a victim of the limits that people place on you. You are not a stereotype or a statistic. You are a unique individual with unlimited potential.

You don’t have to constrain yourself to other people’s expectations. You don’t have to accept life as other people know it. Your l...

If your presence doesn’t add value, your absence won’t make a difference.

Excerpt from: Being “awesome” doesn’t mean simply existing.

If your presence doesn’t add value, your absence won’t make a difference.

Originally Published on: Jun 26 2013

Related:

Being “awesome” doesn’t mean simply existing. Collect value by contributing value Making your absence felt

 

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Choose an authentic life that fits you

Excerpt from: Do your thing

Choose an authentic life that fits you, not a poorly fitting imitation of someone else’s.

Originally Published on: Oct 31, 2013

Related:

Do your thing. Not everyone will understand your journey… “Do not follow your passion.” Why “follow your passion” is NOT bad career advice.

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The unique you is beautiful

Your quirks. Your interest in unusual things. The small things that bring you joy. The odd things you do because they feel right to you. The unique things that you find funny — or fascinating — these are the things about you that make you truly unique and different from others — and they are among, if not the most beautiful things about you.

It can take bravery to be yourself and exert your individuality, but the alternative — to conform — is to become less of an individual. While there is an implied co...

Don’t squander your potential…

 

“Don’t squander your potential living a life that amounts to far less than the one you are capable of living.” — Zero Dean

Originally Published on: Sep 29, 2015

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Always be working towards what you want in life You were meant for greatness Making progress is more important than making excuses The master of your destiny “It’s too late.” Motivation & achievement Are you awake? Expiration date What you do in your free time determines what you’ll be doing when you don’t have a choice. Self-discipline Weaknesses are a leaky boat Refuse to quit Wh...

Social Media casinos

The moment you begin liking or commenting on people’s posts on social media as an agreed-upon exchange of ‘value’ is the moment you are no longer being genuine. Once you start liking someone’s content without regard to whether you actually like it or not – because they’ve agreed to do the same for you – is the moment you become a servant to social media.

While everyone wants to feel like what they have to offer is of value, entering into agreements where you will engag...

Authenticity vs conformity

The act of trying to be normal is a form of approval-seeking. It’s a sign of being so concerned with what others think that you conform your behavior & looks to meet a subjective standard. It means regularly comparing yourself to others to ensure that you’re not doing anything out of the ordinary.

While there are certain accepted standards in every culture that are beneficial to abide to, being so concerned with what others think that you forfeit the things that make you unique &...

It’s one person, not everyone

Reminder:

One person’s preferences are not representative of everyone’s preferences.

One person’s opinion is not representative of everyone’s opinion.

One person’s values are not representative of everyone’s values.

One person’s priorities are not representative of everyone’s priorities.

One person’s beliefs are not representative of everyone’s beliefs.

Carry on accordingly.

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