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If you’re weird, own that shit

If you’re weird, own that shit. You don’t have to be ashamed or embarrassed by it. In a world full of people doing their best to fit in, you don’t – and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

But if you don’t own your weirdness – or you allow yourself to be embarrassed by it – people who prefer the ordinary will often find ways to make you feel like a lesser person because of it.

The fact is, the things that make you unique – even if they’re weird – c...

The world is the way it is

For better or worse, the world is the way it is. While you can influence by example and be the change you wish to see, living in the past and wishing things were as they used to be isn’t doing yourself or anyone else any good.

The modern world is different than it was when you were a kid. It’s important to accept that fact & adapt to changes & new ways of doing things or else you risk growing increasingly out of touch & incapable of doing what people growing up today...

You may be very happy with your life…

You may be very happy with your life — and that’s wonderful — but that doesn’t mean everyone else wants to live their lives just like you do. Consider this when you judge how others live. Learning to judge less & appreciate differences is a good thing.

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One of the shortest paths to mediocrity

Being liked by everyone in life is not only unnecessary, it’s impossible. One of the shortest paths to mediocrity is living a life bound by the constraints of other people’s expectations. You are not here to be what people expect you to be.

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Newsletter: August 20, 2019

Hi folks,

So, I’m about to embark on a journey across the USA to connect with & interview as many interesting people as possible.

I will be doing this through a new venture of mine, From The Path Less Traveled Productions (FTPLT.com).

From the Path Less Traveled Productions was founded to provide motivation, support, and useful information to people on — or to those considering taking — unconventional & challenging paths in life.

FTPLT’s goal is to highlight the stories of inte...

Feeling powerless in a world full of problems

These are crazy times and difficult to emotionally navigate for many.

It can be hard to think of effective ways to “fix” what’s wrong with the world and very easy to believe that things won’t ever change when we can’t.

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in how we think about problems in the world – and our inability to do much of anything about them – that we become demoralized and feel powerless as a result.

Understand that as much as you may want to see things...

Hang in there

To those who are having a hard time coping with everything that is happening in the world: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We will get through this. Please hang in there & stay hopeful. We need you. Do the best you can & lead by example. 💛

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You don’t need a million likes to matter

You don’t need a million likes to matter. People who are truly touched by what you offer are far more likely to express it in a way that is far more meaningful than mindlessly mashing a button.

Just because something appears popular doesn’t mean it’s meaningful. In fact, much of the most liked content online is quickly forgotten.

In a world of superficially soothing content, concern yourself less with how popular your posts are and concern yourself more with how much of an...

Use your gifts for good

Rather than abandon your gift because you can’t find a way to make money from it, consider finding ways to use it to help others. Many of the most successful ventures became successful as a result of assisting people in some way.

Even if the way in which you help others doesn’t generate an income, helping others always provides benefits – some of which can be much more valuable in the long run than money.

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Bullshit excuses

It should go without saying, but if you keep allowing yourself to use the same bullshit excuses to excuse yourself from taking positive action & doing what you know is good for you, you’ll keep holding yourself back from making the progress you desire.

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