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Insecurity is a spotlight

Insecurity is a spotlight. The more insecure you are about something the more visible it becomes to others. Conversely, the more comfortable you are with something the less people tend to notice it (or care).

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No matter what you do

No matter what you’re doing or how well you’re doing it, there will nearly always be someone who thinks that you’re not doing it right, you’re not doing it well, someone else is already doing it, or someone else could do it better. That’s life. Keep going.

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Resist the urge to always explain yourself

The fact is – for any number of reasons that are often beyond our control – people don’t always see us in the same way we see ourselves.

While it’s natural to care about how you are perceived, it is an exercise in futility to try to explain yourself or justify your actions to everyone who doesn’t get you. Not only is this often a waste of time, it will likely make you seem insecure on top of everything else.

People will often draw conclusions about others based on what they...

It is not your job

If someone who doesn’t know you has an inaccurate perception of who you are, it is not your job to correct them.

In some situations, explaining yourself may be helpful, but the occasions when people who could not care less about you make misinformed, misguided, or snap judgements about you are rarely those times.

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The best and the worst

It isn’t “THE worst” or “THE best” if equal, worse, or better alternatives can be found. It is simply one of multiple. Those who offer advice to others would be wise to consider this before using absolutes in their offerings. – #ZeroDean @zerodean.official

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If you want more time

Time is one of the most powerful tools in every person’s toolbox. But like all tools, it isn’t of much use if it isn’t used effectively.

Learning to manage one’s time in an efficient manner is one of the most effective ways to free up more time to manage in an efficient manner.

If you want more time to do more things, find ways to make better use of your time. And this begins by making your time a priority in your life.

While, learning to say “No” to peopl...

Focus, attitude, and actions

The trajectory of your life is largely determined what you choose to focus on, the attitude you harbor when you focus on it, and the actions you take as a result. And each of these things is completely within your power to control.

Yes, sh*t happens, but whether it’s an obstacle on the way to your goals, rejection that stings, or an unexpected negative event, it is not the end of your journey.

Rest up & refocus if you need to, learn what you can from the experience, and then push...

Now seeking people from the path less traveled!

Hey folks!

My youtube channel gets underway in May whether I have anyone lined up for interviews or not. But it would be amazing if you — or anyone you know who might be interested — got in touch with me.

As you are likely aware, I will be traveling across the United States this summer and will be vlogging about the experience. I will also be seeking out and meeting up with folks who are on unconventional journeys in life.

I already have a homesteader/off-gridder lined up in Color...

Dismissing kindness

If you are in need and you blatantly dismiss a kind gesture because it isn’t “kind enough”, consider that this may be an indicator of why you are in need in the first place.

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“If you are in need and you blatantly dismiss a kind gesture because it isn’t “kind enough”, consider that this may be an indicator of why you are in need in the first place.” – #ZeroDean @zerodean.official

If you are in need and you blatantly dismiss a kind gesture because it isn’t “kind enough”, consider that this may be an indicator of why you are in need in the first place.

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