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"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary". - Steve Jobs.

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Love it.

Knowing who you are and being comfortable with who you are is the dream right? I think we have to be content with constantly finding out more about ourselves and being comfortable with how we pursue that goal.

There will always be unknowns and we have to be comfortable with that, and the process/journey is more important than the outcome/destination in my opinion. What do you think?

As a side note, I remember watching an interview with Lance Armstrong and I was amazed at how comfortable he was with 'cheating' and 'lying' throughout his career. I almost admired how content he was within himself... I didn't necessarily admire him, but I could sense the comfort he had in talking about his motivations.

I've seen it many times but in more noble situations. When amidst a group of people ragging on someone for doing a certain activity, somebody pipes up and says they do the same thing. They are comfortable with who they are and what they do, and it eviscerates the power the group had in their mocking.

I've felt it with my journey through R4R and as the mental health landscape has changed. Being comfortable with my struggles has allowed me to be proud of overcoming them, and in return, it's actually reduced the weight those struggles hold.

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Dec 22, 2022Liked by Sam Wilson

I think social media has caused has to rely on and seek validation to feel good about ourselves. it's such a freeing feeling when you realise that the person you need to love and validation from the most, is yourself. Thanks for another great read Sam.

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Dec 21, 2022Liked by Sam Wilson

Oh man. It’s been an exhausting week for you and yours. Panic attacks are extremely frightening and yes, physically painful at times, too. I like your words about not going out to find your tribe - that your tribe will find the authentic you. Keep on keeping on Sam 💪🏼

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