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May 23

We All Don’t Think We Did Enough

I was chatting with a friend last night. He’s been a pilot in the military his whole life. He owns his own property here too. I said, “Look at how much you’ve achieved!” Instantly, he replied how he feel he does not have enough. He lamented how he had to…

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May 22

You ARE Ready To Sell And Make Money Like A Boss

During my first venture, I had an extremely slow start because of all the limiting beliefs and self-doubt I had. I did not believe that I was qualified to make money because: I wasn’t famous yet. I didn’t go viral yet. I didn’t have a lot of followers. My email…

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Apr 30

You Don’t Have To Make Mental Health Your Entire Personality

Personally, one of the things I dislike about the mental health or self-help industry is that it seems like everyone in it makes it their entire personality. It’s literally all they talk about. The struggles are the same and the solutions are the same band aids. Yeah, yeah that sounds…

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Apr 27

The Bizarre Resentment You Can Have For People (And How It’s Not Real)

When I used to work in a club, I would encounter tons of nasty customers. It really pissed me off and affected my mental health. But here is what was bizarre: Week 1: I’d get upset with Guy A. I’d ruminate over it for the entire week. Week 2: I’d…

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Apr 26

10 Extra Days Of Misery

Ten years ago, I got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Before going to the doctor, things got scary and weird, super weird. . My hand tremors were getting worse. . I experienced breathing difficulties. . I lost a lot of muscles, even failing to do a single chin-up, something which I had…

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10 Extra Days Of Misery
10 Extra Days Of Misery
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Apr 25

You Are Doing It Right As Long As You Are Doing These Two Things

If you can tell yourself: “I am helping others.” “I enjoy this.” You’re doing it right. Far too often, it’s easy to start doubting yourself when you try to learn what it takes to be successful in starting a business or merely being a creator. You doubt because: . You…

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Apr 24

“Oh I Kind Of Have A Drinking Problem Haha” Laughed The Guy Who Proceeded To Live A Long And Happy Life

I think it’s possible to have a recognizable problem in your system and then proceed to live a long and happy life. If a person is able to solve the problem, more power to him then. If it’s an emergency-level issue, then shit needs to be done as soon as…

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Apr 21

Why You Should Ghost People

You don’t owe them a thing. Shit works itself out most of the time, so calm your tits. Not everything is an emergency. Let them learn the hard way by doing shit themselves. You deserve time for yourself. If you lose your phone and get it back in a few…

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Apr 20

The Secret To A Great Friendship Is Not Being Close At All

In my humble opinion, the best type of friendship is is not being close at all. Don’t spend so much time with each other. Don’t text so much. Don’t stay near each other. And definitely don’t work together. This means less chances to piss each other off. That’s why this is the best type of friendship. “Bu-bu-bu-but dude! It…

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Apr 19

Forgiveness Is A Snap Decision

When I broke up with my ex-girlfriend, it kind of didn’t end well, mostly for her. I knew she took it hard as she blamed herself. One day, a year later, she called me using an unknown number, hence why she could get through to me. She cried on the…

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