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22 Ideas to Contemplate in 2022
#4 — Often there are not a lot of reasons to smile, but enough to do it anyways.
1. If you only notice the worst in things, you will miss out on the best parts of life.
2. Success can be spawned out of folks saying you cannot do something. Call this emotional upcycling — taking the toxicity of haters and repurposing it into motivation.
3. Without aim, there is no endgame. You won’t hit targets if you’re not shooting for them.
4. Often there are not a lot of reasons to smile, but enough to do it anyways.
5. Stop wandering through life lip-syncing someone else’s songs. Write your lyrics. Croon them proudly, fiercely, or even a little off-key.
6. If you refuse to evolve as a person, then you are giving up on yourself. Seek challenges and never intentionally stunt your growth.
7. Nobody — and I mean nobody — makes it on their own. Let someone else push the boat away from the dock as you paddle.
8. Expectations come from others. Focus on your goals.
9. Overnight success stories are sexy fiction, but most biographies are long-winded and boring. Steady progress over time yields results. Don’t wait around for a break — start making progress.