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Rather Than Letting Other People’s Opinions Control Your Life, Develop The Courage To Take Charge Of Your Life

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

What are you scared of? Are you scared of other people’s opinions of you? Are you scared of life? No, you should be scared of life. Why is that? Because life is full of issues. Life is full of opportunities. Do not be scared of life. Life is for you to live. And to live it well, you must believe in your life. Life is hell when you do not believe in your life, when you do not know what you are doing, when you are just going with the flow, when you are confused.

“Life is hell when you do not believe in yourself.”

The only thing you can do about what you cannot control is to accept it.

You are unique. But just know that you cannot control everything . Just control what you can control. And do not let what you cannot control stop you from challenging life. If you are to succeed in your life, you will never stop fighting life. Because life is all about fight. You must fight for whatever you want. And there is nothing you cannot get if you are willing and ready to fight. If you are willing to fight, you will succeed. And success is not an event. Sucess is a process. Success takes time to achieve. If you want to succeed, you must cultivate the courage to walk alone.

“Success is not an event.”

Terence once said, “I am the most concerned in my own interests.” Yes, you are you. And you are here to make your life a masterpiece. If you cannot do it right now, do not give up. Keep going. Keep fighting. Keep living. And keep loving!

“Success is a journey.”

Whether People Like Your Life Or Not, Do Not Betray Yourself

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth
Photo by Brett Jordan

Do not betray yourself. Do not disrespect yourself. The relationship you have with yourself is yours and yours alone. Do not allow other people to control your life. Your life is your life. Whether people like your life or not, do not betray yourself. Whether people like you or not, do not give up on yourself. Whether people want you to succeed or not, do not betray your life. Because you are who you are. You are not here to copy other people. You are here to live your own life, to enjoy your life.

Do not worry yourself about what other people are saying about you. They have no control over your life. You are the owner of your life. You are responsible for your life, for your actions. Do not separate yourself from your soul. Your soul needs you. Because the more you separate yourself from your soul, the less your life will work for you. You will find it really hard to find happiness. Why is that? Because you are not who you say you are.

No matter what, you should never betray yourself. Always be true to yourself. Always respect yourself, your life. If you are not honest with yourself, there can be no growth in your life. Because growth, real growth, starts with you. In the words of Theodore Parker, “Never violate the sacredness of your individual self-respect. Be true to your own mind and conscience, your heart and your soul. So only can you be true to God.” If you want to know God, if you want to know yourself, you must be honest with yourself.