The process of becoming who we are
There are some memes making their way across social networks these days claiming that, “People don’t change.” Obviously, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Every experience we have provides us...
View ArticleNot caring what people think is not the answer
[This post is similar to another post I’ve written called: Not giving a damn is not the answer.] No, you shouldn’t change who you are to be liked by people. And you shouldn’t cave into to peer pressure...
View ArticleHappiness is not a choice
Seen in a meme: “Happiness is a choice.” No. Happiness is not a choice. Attitude is a choice. Happiness is not just putting on a fake smile, acting cheerful, and pretending everything is OK. Sometimes...
View ArticleStrength from struggle
Seen in a meme: “You can have whatever you are willing to struggle for.” False. No one gets everything they desire in life (whether they struggle for it or not). Having said that… There are inherent...
View ArticleStop encouraging mediocrity
Seen in a meme: You’re amazing! You’re beautiful. You’re perfect! You’re awesome. The mere fact that a person exists does not make them awesome, amazing, or beautiful. Contributing something positive...
View ArticleWanting success doesn’t ensure it.
Seen in a meme: “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.” It’s a quote by Eric Thomas from his book, “The Secret to Success”. To be fair, I’m uncertain of...
View ArticleWhen life shuts a door…
Seen in a meme: “When life shuts a door… Open it again. It’s a door. That’s how they work.” Yes, doors may work that way, but opportunities don’t. But that doesn’t mean other opportunities don’t exist....
View ArticleDo more of what makes you healthy
Seen in a meme: “Do more of what makes you happy.” While I agree with the sentiment, I would counter this by saying: “Do more of what makes you healthy.” Not everything that makes a person “happy”...
View ArticleNot giving a damn is not the answer
The more I browse social media, the more I see the increasing popularity of the belief that not giving a f*ck is the answer to all of life’s problems… That the answer to caring too much about what...
View ArticleSeeing things differently
Seen in a meme: “Sometimes I think I’m crazy because I see things differently than everyone else.” You’re not crazy if you don’t always agree with the crowd. Group dynamics is one of the most powerful...
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