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April 3, 2019
Weird is just another word for uncommon
Weird is just another word for uncommon. Being weird is not a bad thing. In fact, it can be one of the best things.
Understand that the majority of your power does not lie in the things that make you just like everyone else. Your power lies in the unique combination of things that make you, you.
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April 2, 2019
Depression deceives
Depression deceives people into believing that their worst thoughts are rational.
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April 1, 2019
Accept yourself
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Relationships that last
Relationships built on a foundation of open & honest communication while allowing for constructive feedback are far more likely to last a lifetime than those that don’t.
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March 26, 2019
No matter how much you think you know…
No matter how much you think you know — or how probable you think something is — it is only a tiny fraction of what is actually possible
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March 19, 2019
Feeling trapped
When we rely on things that are beneficial to us in one way, but bad for us in another, we can become trapped. And this feeling of being trapped can leave us miserable and indecisive because we convince ourselves that there’s nothing we can do. And while it is true that we may not be able to immediately quit a job or leave a dysfunctional relationship, one thing we can do is plan an exit strategy.
Excerpt from: Lessons Learned from The Path Less Traveled Volume 1
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Every day
Every day I wake up with the belief that it’s going to be an awesome day and I’m going to get so much done!
And then my actual day starts. At which point, it becomes an epic battle between my what I have planned and what life actually has in store for me.
March 18, 2019
Do something
You can put yourself on a better path in life starting today, but it requires you to actually do some things.
You must stop perpetuating your own dissatisfaction with yourself, your career, your relationships, or your life by doing nothing. You must commit to no longer settling for the path of least resistance. You must commit to working towards your goals instead of relying on wishful thinking. And you must be willing to deal with life’s challenges without allowing yourself to be over...
Make it a day of positivity & kindness
The world has enough people acting badly, spewing negativity, and making life unpleasant for others – and every single one of them feels justified for doing so.
We can do better. In every single one of your encounters today – whether online or in the real world – look for ways to support & encourage people. Seek out opportunities to make others smile. And put in the effort to create memories worth having.
Remember that every person you encounter has feelings. And that sometimes the perso...
March 14, 2019
Newsletter: March 13, 2019
Happy mid-March!
I’m happy to announce that the Kindle edition of Lessons Learned from The Path Less Traveled Volume 1 is now available worldwide.
It’s only $2.99 if you already own the print edition. Otherwise, it’s $9.99 (US) — but see the “Heads up!” below for discount news).
You can read the first 50 pages of my book right now for free (just select “download a sample”) to whatever device you prefer to read on.
If you’re a member of the...
