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One thing he says: If you could be an emotion, it would be spite. One thing I say: If you could be an animal, it would be a sloth. But I only say that out of spite.
“Steve said, “I don’t know. I really don’t. All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and lets me focus on what is, and not what should or could be.” His answer felt like truth to me. Not an easy truth, but truth.”
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
“...sometimes when we are beating ourselves up, we need to stop and say to that harassing voice inside, "Man, I'm doing the very best I can right now." ”
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution
“What we know matters but who we are matters more.”
― Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
― Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”
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“I assumed that people weren't doing their best so I judged them and constantly fought being disappointed, which was easier than setting boundaries. Boundaries are hard when you want to be liked and when you are a pleaser hellbent on being easy, fun, and flexible.”
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution
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