20 things you're too scared to hear...
The harsh truths about life and people:
The harsh truths about life and people:
1. You're not special.
You're not entitled to anything in life.
You have to work hard, and even then, there's no guarantee of success.
You're not entitled to anything in life.
You have to work hard, and even then, there's no guarantee of success.
2. Life isn't fair.
Bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people.
You can't control life's circumstances, but you can control how you react to them.
Bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people.
You can't control life's circumstances, but you can control how you react to them.
3. You're going to die.
One day, it'll all end.
Make the most of the time you have.
Don't waste it on things that don't matter.
One day, it'll all end.
Make the most of the time you have.
Don't waste it on things that don't matter.
4. Everyone you love will die.
It's a harsh truth, but it's the circle of life.
Love them while they're here.
It's a harsh truth, but it's the circle of life.
Love them while they're here.
5. You're not going to be able to please everyone.
Don't try to please everyone, it's impossible.
Be true to yourself and those who matter to you.
Don't try to please everyone, it's impossible.
Be true to yourself and those who matter to you.
6. Not everyone is going to like you.
It's impossible to be liked by everyone.
Focus on those who do like you instead of those who don't.
It's impossible to be liked by everyone.
Focus on those who do like you instead of those who don't.
7. Your flaws are real.
You have flaws, and that's okay.
Work on improving them instead of ignoring them.
You have flaws, and that's okay.
Work on improving them instead of ignoring them.
8. Nothing is permanent.
People come and go, possessions break and fade.
Enjoy what you have while you have it.
People come and go, possessions break and fade.
Enjoy what you have while you have it.
9. You can't change the past.
What's done is done.
Focus on the present and the future instead of dwelling on the past.
What's done is done.
Focus on the present and the future instead of dwelling on the past.
10. You're responsible for your actions.
Take ownership of your actions, both good and bad.
Don't blame others for your mistakes.
Take ownership of your actions, both good and bad.
Don't blame others for your mistakes.
11. Success takes work.
You're not going to become successful overnight.
It takes hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
You're not going to become successful overnight.
It takes hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
12. Failure is okay.
Don't be afraid to fail.
It's through failure that we learn and grow.
Don't be afraid to fail.
It's through failure that we learn and grow.
13. You're not always right.
Be open to different opinions and points of view.
You might learn something new and change your perspective.
Be open to different opinions and points of view.
You might learn something new and change your perspective.
14. Life is unpredictable.
You can make plans, but they might not always work out.
Be flexible and adapt to change.
You can make plans, but they might not always work out.
Be flexible and adapt to change.
15. You're going to face rejection.
Not everyone is going to say yes to you.
Don't take it personally, it's just a part of life.
Not everyone is going to say yes to you.
Don't take it personally, it's just a part of life.
16. You have to work hard for what you want.
Nothing comes easy.
Put in the work and effort to achieve your goals.
Nothing comes easy.
Put in the work and effort to achieve your goals.
17. Time is valuable.
Don't waste your time on things that don't matter.
Spend it on things that make you happy and fulfilled.
Don't waste your time on things that don't matter.
Spend it on things that make you happy and fulfilled.
18. You have to take risks.
Sometimes, you have to take a chance to get what you want.
Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things.
Sometimes, you have to take a chance to get what you want.
Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things.
19. You're not always going to feel motivated.
Motivation comes and goes.
It's up to you to push through and keep going.
Motivation comes and goes.
It's up to you to push through and keep going.
20. You can't control everything.
There are some things that are out of your control.
Don't stress about them, focus on what you can control.
There are some things that are out of your control.
Don't stress about them, focus on what you can control.
If this was painful to read, you're probably soft.
That's fine, I was too.
But, it's all true, your ability to handle these facts when they meet you in life will improve once you accept them.
For beginners: read stoicism (start with 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius)
That's fine, I was too.
But, it's all true, your ability to handle these facts when they meet you in life will improve once you accept them.
For beginners: read stoicism (start with 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius)
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