Tag: mindset
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Plant the tree
In an age of teen-aged TikTok millionaires, I can’t help but feel like I missed the boat on success, and I’m not even sure where the dock was. Looking at the business ventures and massive houses that people barely out of high school have secured, I wonder if I am too late. I’m not saying…
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On frog clutches and fearlessness
I just saw a clutch from JW Anderson. And I thought it was ridiculous. Maybe you do too. It is a 3D printed plastic frog. I mean looking at it, it looks like the model is walking around town with a pet frog. And I laughed out loud, literally, when I saw how it opens.…
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Stop delaying gratification, for the most part
In the past, when I was diligent in keeping up with my habits, I didn’t miss a day. More recently, I found that I have been missing a lot of days. I couldn’t quite figure out why I was so much more “lazy” now. It was especially frustrating because I knew I had done better…
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I am now convinced
I am fairly certain that the affliction that you are not good enough is only experienced by those who most certainly are. And that those who believe they are of no use are those who bring the most value. Those who fear they are most unloveable are already loved deeply. Those who believe their life…
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Dissecting my success
Coming off a successful one year streak of posting, I got curious. What exactly was it that made me successful in building this habit, whereas I fell off in other attempts? Really, first I affirmed that I am in fact not lazy and can get things done under the right conditions. And then I started…
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Keep these words on repeat
It is an affirmation that I saw years ago and has stuck with me: I give myself permission to do what is right for me. At this point I don’t even know who to attribute the quote to, but I’m thankful for the words that I now repeat to myself every day. I give myself…
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Stop “utilizing” when you could just “use”
Utilize. It is a word that I see far to often. From college essays to office memos, people are just putting it in there. Often it is because they think that it sounds better than “use.” Or least it takes up more characters. What’s the harm, right? I mean, they mean the same thing, so…
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Begging for validation
The woman was in a rough patch. I have no idea how long it had been or if she ever got out of that struggle. All I know is that she was asking for a ride and I was willing to offer. It was a short trip from where I had met her to her…
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Be weary of reviving the ancient dinosaurs of your past
You know, I recently saw a post, which I can’t verify was true, but it was about how scientists have revived some ancient species. My first thought was, “Has science fiction taught us nothing?” The cautionary tale of Jurassic Park is all about the dangers of trying to bring back ancient dinosaurs. The lesson is…
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A sigh of validation
Close to three weeks ago, I made a post about my issues with gender neutral fashion. I wanted to make the post because it was something that I had been thinking about for a while. However, I was anxious about doing so. This blog is not a major publication, but I was still worried that…
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