How 4 Little Words Have Affected my Year

Because I couldn’t choose just one

On January 1 this year, I wrote that this is the year where I take control of the reins of my life; I will live my own life according to my own rules and dreams; and I will live in the present. I also adopted 4 guiding words (not just one): Learn — Develop — Grow — Explore.

I know. That’s a strong statement.

But,

I’m tired of other people thinking they know how I should be living my life. I’m not talking about people I actually know — my friends. I’m talking about the people who portray themselves as influencers, the big corporations, and even the people in the wealthy class who want to tell me what to do, what to buy, and where to go. I’m even talking about professionals who talk to me for less than 5 minutes and think they know me better than I know myself.

I am not them.

I am me.

Taking control life

First, I rarely turn on the television anymore. I pay very little attention to most advertising. I’m sure advertisers and companies are not happy to hear that.

Why?

I’m in control of who I am and what I do. I determine what I need and what I want. I don’t need other people telling…