If I had to narrow down all my tidbits of wisdom to just one stellar piece of advice, I'd go with "Get over yourself." That's right, you heard me. Get. Over. Yourself.
This can be taken in so many ways--all of which are the right direction. So let's explore all the routes we could take with this:
- When you want to do something but you will feel or look silly, get over yourself. Who really cares if people look at you funny? They are most likely strangers and strangers they will remain--whether you look funny or not. So, what's the big deal? Do it because you want to. Do it because it's fun.
- When someone apologizes for their wrong doing, get over yourself. Forgiveness is cathartic. Get over your pride and woundedness, and forgive. It takes a big person to approach the offended person, admit wrong-doing, and apologize. Trust me, you're going to need forgiveness at some point. What right do you have to withhold it?
- When you feel like everybody is concentrating on you or your accomplishments (or lack thereof) get over yourself. We'd all get our feelings hurt if we knew just how little time other people spend thinking of us.
- When you have a dream but don't feel like you can actually accomplish it, get over yourself. You are your biggest hurdle. There's a reason the saying "You can do anything you set your mind to" is so overly used that it's become cliche. It's because it's true.
So that's my piece of advice, my wisdom, my input. You're welcome!
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