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if you overcommit to your concept of who you are today, it closes you off to what you could become tomorrow. That’s the problem with just “doing you.” It doesn’t set you free. It keeps you frozen. It’s not self-awareness. It’s
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“A clear, well-defined philosophy gives you the guidelines and boundaries that keep you on track,”
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
“Racism exists. People are getting hurt, and just because it’s not happening to you doesn’t mean it’s not happening. And at some point, you have to choose. Black or white. Pick a side. You can try to hide from it.”
― Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
― Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
“It occurred to me then, as it occurs to me frequently, that one never really knows a person properly. Especially ourselves.”
― My Husband's Wife
― My Husband's Wife
“I never let the memory of something painful prevent me from trying something new.”
― Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
― Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
“If you stop to consider the ramifications, you’ll never do anything.”
― Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
― Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
Sheereen’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Sheereen’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
501 books
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85 friends
391 books
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23 friends
75 books
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2 friends
11 books
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2 friends
471 books
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87 friends
69 books
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3 friends
7 books
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1 friend
1 book
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70 friends
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