From the course: Ten Habits of Mentally Strong People
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Strive for authenticity vs. approval
From the course: Ten Habits of Mentally Strong People
Strive for authenticity vs. approval
- Here's an unfortunate truth. When you seek approval, you are seeking external validation, an empty victory at best and an elusive soul-crushing pursuit at worst. Your craving for acceptance causes you to change who you are and how you act. It's a trap mentally-strong, self-confident people simply don't fall into. Instead, center on staying true to your authentic self. For help, keep these three things in mind. First, don't lose sight of your values. Values are those little things you do each day that exemplify who you are, the arm around your character, guiding you down the right path. They're your anchor, something that steadies you and won't change when so much else does. A core value of mine, for example, is kindness. It shapes how I live my life and, as a value, helps me turn guesses about what I should do into good decisions. Less than half of us know our most closely-held, non-negotiable values. No worries…
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