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The One Alternative View's avatar

Yield to principle, not to pressure

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Rooney's avatar

I love this and am benefitting from it. I could do, however, without the talk about dominating women and such. The words geared specifically towards men are alienating to me, a woman. So tired of that in this world. Stop forgetting we are in the audience. Consider us. Other than that, I really enjoy your content and thank you. 🙏

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Lainie's avatar

Thanks, Rooney. You took the words right out of my mouth. I'm a 74 Stoic and I don't I'm interpret any of the writers from history ever expressing misogyny.

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Bob's avatar

This piece serves as a compelling reminder that playing small doesn't serve the world. Your words challenge us to step into our full potential and not let fear or self-doubt hold us back. Thank you for articulating this so powerfully.

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John's avatar

One of the best article I have ever read. Thank you

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Stelitodel18's avatar

Learning languages give me confidence

Hit 100 in exams

Eating food

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Robin Stewart's avatar

Thank you for this great piece! It’s what I needed to hear today 💪🏻

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Michelle's avatar

Fabulous 😍 thank you wise sir 😁

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Pirjo Mikkola's avatar

Most empowering and inspiring!

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Alexis Vale's avatar

Thank you for reminding me I must read more Gracián, having Spanish ancestry and all. One of my recently rediscovered practices for boosting my confidence is dressing well, something I had neglected since becoming a dad. Total immersion in the persona you want to become is a thing, and aesthetic details can play a surprisingly energizing role in achieving that immersion.

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ShotTheBreeze's avatar

Beautiful & powerful reset! 2:22🙌✨️🤌

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Deborah Healey 🇬🇧's avatar

Words of finding inner strength.. In standing tall in all walks of life An article of such importance and wisdom. Thank you.

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Profound Ideas's avatar

Let reason steer the ship against the winds of irrational tyranny.

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therealnewyorker's avatar

Excellent stuff. Even aside from the message, the mastery of language back then is something to behold; skill that is sadly lacking today.

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Stoic Philosophy's avatar

It really was; compelling & profound!

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Just A+ Content Guy's avatar

Nothing like a reminder that meekness never earned anyone a crown. Loved the line about walking into chaos like it owes you rent. Truth is, boldness reads easy, but try pulling it off in a Monday morning meeting.

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Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

Like they coach women, stand with your feet astride and your hands on your hips...you are a bigger presence than you imagine, so start to believe

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Kerry's avatar

How wonderfully practical and inspiring is this exhortation to “man up “ together with Neville Godard’s, “Live in the feeling of your desire REALIZED “. Much here to muse on….Gracias!

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