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RE: The epic formula to say what is on your mind
Hey, @rebeccabe.
Wow, that sounds like quite the experience. I might be able to handle it now, but when I was in my teens or twenties, no way. Too busy trying to fit in to try to stand out.
Congratulations on getting through it and the standing ovation.
It does seem like we're constantly shouting over people to be heard, especially if what we need to say is less popular or not exactly complimentary. Saying the hard things that are true can be pretty difficult, but we do need to be true to ourselves and do what we feel is right, or else we end up feeling worse than if we tried and failed.
I really like the quote you have their from Dale Carnegie at the end. If more of us knew that, and believed it, the world would be a much more amazing place.
Same here .. I think I was in my thirties...
In here it is tough to be everything to everyone so I just try and do what I do the best I can and be nothing.. omg that sounds strange .. hope you get what I mean. haha!
re: tough to be everything
Yes, it is, and since we don't have to be, that's fine.
re: be nothing
I get what you're saying. You do your best, and people can decide what they want to do without you needing to be something you're not. Which isn't nothing, but it's not what you think they might want for the sake of it.
That's kind of funny in and of itself, really. I've found any time I've tried to be what I thought someone else wanted, it wasn't what they wanted, nor was it what they actually needed. They wanted and needed me. Which was kind of nice. No more need to pretend otherwise. :)