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The Unvarnished Truth about Selfishness

Apr 13, 2017

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The Unvarnished Truth about

Selfishness

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When I accept myself I am freed from the burden of

needing you to accept me.” Steve Maraboli

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Now be honest, how much of your time do you spend worrying about

what other people think?

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we ALL care what the people around us think.

On some level

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We are naturally social creatures.

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We want to be loved.

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We want to be accepted.

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But there is such a thing as caring too much.

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The truth is….

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If you want to blaze your own brilliant trail through this life

AND be happy…

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you’re going to have to learn to not care quite so much.

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So how do you get past wanting to enable other people’s dreams?

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For your own happiness and sanity, it’s time to start feeling good about your decisions and your life-

regardless of what others have to say on the matter.

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Here’s how:

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1. Stop apologizing.

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If you’ve done something wrong: Apologize.

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But don’t get stuck in the habit of apologizing just for being who

you are. Come Join Me: The Unvarnished Truth

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2. Do what is important to you.

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It’s virtually impossible to be happy

as anything other than your most authentic self.

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3. Get out of your head.

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People will judge you.

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That’s life.

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Stop giving away your energy on things you cannot control.

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4. Be conscious of who you surround yourself with.

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It’s always easier to be yourself and feel good about life when

you’re surrounded by people who uplift and inspire you.

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5. Learn to appreciate and embrace your

individuality.Come Join Me: The Unvarnished Truth

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The more time you’re able to spend

as your absolute authentic self, the happier you’ll be.

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The ultimate goal would be to live every second as your absolute

authentic self…Come Join Me: The Unvarnished Truth

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but all progress, no matter how small,

is something to celebrate.Come Join Me: The Unvarnished Truth

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6. Those who care: Support.

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Understand that your time is limited.

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Use this as the wake-up call you need to start caring less, and

doing more. Come Join Me: The Unvarnished Truth

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So what if your friends think your new business idea will be a big

flop? Come Join Me: The Unvarnished Truth

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Get new ones!

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If it’s important to you, It’s important to them.

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No one ever achieved extraordinary things by

listening to every opinion and judgement that ever came

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So…

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With the right attitude,

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the right support,

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and lots of action!

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You can create and achieve anything that you want.

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YES, but…

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What does being SelfishDo for Me?

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What does being SelfishDo for You?

Use flexible approaches to problem solving

Engage in creative Activities &

Hobbies

Use flexible approaches to

problem solving

Manage Stress

Recognize Personal Strength

Learn anything

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How you treat yourself is how you are inviting the world to

treat you!

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Can you think of a time when you proved the naysayers wrong, or had to overcome

your fears about what others might think of you?

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