Words to Live by
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility comes from being superior to your former self.”― Ernest Hemingway
#39. Be Your Own Best Friend
“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” — Diane Von Furstenberg
If there’s one person to have in your corner, it’s you.
Be your best coach, not your worst critic.
You take you with you wherever you go, so it’s worth figuring out how
to lift yourself up, not beat yourself up, and how to have a strong
sense of self-worth.
The more compassionate you are with yourself, the more compassionate you’ll be with others, and you get what you give.
If you don’t think your worth it, here’s news for you …
What separates
the people that have a strong sense of love and belonging from those
that don’t?
They think they’re worth it.
That’s it.
The choice is yours.
#40. Know Thyself
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” - Lao Tzu
To be yourself, you need to know yourself, and what you’re capable of. And, limitations, and opportunities for growth, too.
The more you know yourself, the more you grow yourself, and the more
you can bring out your best.
And, the more you know yourself, the more
you can also understand and appreciate others, and deal with
differences.
This will help you connect better and build better
bridges.
So you think you know yourself?
Let’s take a quick check …
- Do you know WHY you do what you do?
- Do you have your short-list handy of your top values that shape your priorities in life?
-Can you name your top 5 strengths?
- Do you know your preferred learning styles?
- Do you know your preferred thinking styles?
- Do you know how you like to deal with conflict and your preferred conflict management style?
- Do you know your NLP meta-programs that you use to drive your mind?
- Do you know your personality and work environment type that shape your career path?
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