The Advice That Changed Our Lives
We Can Do Hard Things
Deep Dive
Why is it important to become the ultimate expert of yourself?
To make decisions that make you feel better, understood as self-sovereignty, not as something imposed by the world.
Why do we need friends who believe in our greatness?
To reinforce our potential and provide a community that supports our audacious goals.
How can parents encourage their kids to live open-hearted?
By modeling self-sovereignty and showing that taking care of oneself benefits the whole realm.
Why is it important to try for your dreams?
Because you never know how good you can be unless you try, and having a supportive community amplifies this effort.
Why is it important to be prepared for life's challenges?
To be fully present and able to respond to situations with kindness and joy, rather than reacting out of stress or busyness.
Why is it important to get out of your own way?
To perform at your best and realize that the audience already loves you, as exemplified by Carole King's advice to Sara Bareilles.
Why is it important to recognize that there is nothing wrong with you?
To stop wasting time thinking you are a mystery to solve and to focus on enjoying the beauty of life.
- Self-sovereignty means making decisions that make you feel better, understanding them as acts of self-authority.
- Choosing yourself is not selfish; it models a process of self-care that others can follow.
- When you serve yourself, you empower others to see your strength and gain permission to be self-sovereign as well.
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