Modern day technology allows us to access information faster than ever. More information than ever. Keeps us connected. Keeps us in touch with people half a world away.
But there is a dangerous side effect to such a high level of media consumption.
We forget who we are.
It is easy to find idols. To admire someone for who they are, how they act, what they’ve achieved.
Those who aspired to greatness and somehow defeated insurmountable odds and achieved it.
That’s the part we often overlook, mistaking admiration for aspiration, confusing an idol with a role model.
What made Steve Jobs unique and successful was the fact that there never was one before him.
If you’re trying to be like someone else, without understanding what it took for them to get to where they are now, it’s a sure way for you to slowly become nothing at all.
You are you. There’s no one else like you. There never was and never will be.
And that is your power.
Embracing your unique nature, not trying to emulate someone else’s.
Taking a leap of faith as to become who you want to be, who you feel is the truest representation of your true self.
Understanding deeply that your journey is yours alone. That you create the path by walking, not by following.
What sets you apart?
What makes you feel alive?
Ever felt so enthusiastic about something that you couldn’t wait to tell everyone about it?
Ever felt so strongly about a dream that you did not give up and kept on fighting, even when everyone told you to give up?
That’s who you are. That’s pointing you in the direction of your true self.
And no one else can tell you that, no one else can guide you better than your own heart.
What is really important to you?
What is your passion?
What are you willing to give up sleep, food, time and energy to?
Being yourself is a constant battle.
But remember this: in any given day, the world asks you who you are. If you don’t know, the world will tell you.
And I assure you that you won’t like the answer.
Thank you for this motivating post. The last line is thoughtful.
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We often read someone saying ‘Great Post’, to what is just a good post. This one is a great post. It tells us about what we should aspire to, and to be careful to understand the difference between a role model and an idol.
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Thank you! Appreciate the feedback.
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I like this!😭 it’s very motivating!💪
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Thank you!
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Well said! This is a trap I sometimes fall into. When I hear that a favorite author or artist does a certain thing, I start worrying because I don’t do that thing.
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I think we all worry we’re not enough from time to time. And comparison is the thief of joy.
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Excellent advice.
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This is very deep, I do wish everyone could be themselves and everything great will happen. THERE CAN NEVER BE YOU TWICE, ITS JUST YOU
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Yep! So true and yet, not easy to implement. Thanks for the reminder!
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Thank you, Chantal.
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Wow. I needed that! Thank you.
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My pleasure.
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If everybody likes you, you’re not being yourself.
I’d rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.
Your posted reminded me of those sayings. Thanks for sharing.
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Exactly. We must be ourselves, and we must be willing to pay the price. Otherwise, those around us will tell us who we should be, and we won’t like the answer.
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Faking and imitating someone is like plastic grapes… shining and entrancing…but no sweet juice inside..
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wow……. so inspirational
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Thank you!
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Very motivational and inspirational Anand Bose from Kerala
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Thank you!
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It’s amazing. On the nose post! 💜
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Thank you!
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