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Eight Uncomfortable Truths About Life That Will Wake You Up
“It’s not lack of talent. It’s fear of making sacrifices.”
It’s easy to live a fantasy life.
The one where you think all of your problems are unique. Or a life where you think your sh*t doesn’t stink. I was that person for years. One of the antidotes to the devastation was listening to uncomfortable truths.
Here is a curated list of uncomfortable truths from Orange Book on Twitter, to make you rethink your life and reawaken your creativity.
“The people you attract (or don’t attract) reflect your vibes.”
Surrounded by drama kings and queens?
Audit your inner circle. The people in your life are there because of how you behave and the way you think. If there are some duds in your circle then personal responsibility is how you take accountability for it.
Don’t worry, I’m not a saint. I had drug dealers and criminals in my inner circle at one point in life. Not anymore.
The vibe you put out is crucial. When every conversation with you starts with attacking other people or pointing out all the problems with the world, then it’s likely the good people will exit quietly through the trapdoor.
Check your vibes to attract high-quality people in your life. Go from a high amount of negativity to slightly more positivity.
Positive people attract. Negative people repel.
“No one cares about your opinion until you show results.”
Opinions are like butt cheeks. Everybody’s got a pair. Many people seek to be thought leaders or to build an online audience. Fine.
Remember this: nobody cares in the beginning.
We pay attention to people who have results, not loud voices that have achieved nothing and use clickbait to recreate the CNN news headlines.
Time in the game beats time commenting on the game.
