Seth Godin
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Be kind to yourself today
“Did your mom ever tell you, ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything’? She was right. And talking nicely also applies when you’re talking to yourself, even inside your head.” ~Victoria Moran, Younger by the Day Sometimes we hold ourselves to a higher standard than we expect from others. How often do you hear a litany of negative self-talk inside your own head? For instance: Do you criticize your weight or appearance? Do you downplay your own talents? Do you replay old mistakes — and punish yourself for something foolish you said or did in the past? This week, many of us start making resolutions for a new,…
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Throwback Thursday essay: Letting go of “everyone”
“You do not need everyone. What you do or create isn’t for or about ‘everyone.’ Finding those who are believers in what we believe is what matters.” ~Seth Godin Cindy La Ferle At a dinner party recently, some friends and I discussed a few topics that are creating a cavernous divide in our country. As it happens, those friends are kindred spirits who share my political and cultural views. That night, it was a comfort to be able to discuss volatile issues “in a safe place,” as one put it.We also agreed, later, that it’s a shame we don’t feel safe enough to have open, civil discussions with family and friends who…