Ten Years Down The Line You Might Not Regret The Choices You Made Today, Here’s How
It all comes down to perspective
When someone smiles at you and you don’t smile back, what are you giving into?
Arrogance. And it will make you fall flat on your face one day.
When people say you can’t do something and you believe them, what are you giving into?
Low Self-Esteem. Believe in yourself even when you’re scared.
When you silence yourself during a board meeting despite that nagging voice inside your head telling you to raise a valid concern, what are you giving into?
Regret. It will greet you right after every such meeting unless you say what you must.
When people patronize you and you shrug it off despite wanting to give them a shut-up call, what are you giving into?
People’s Judgement. Take power back in your hands.
When you can help a victim stuck in an abusive situation but you maintain a neutral stance, what are you giving into?
Guilt. It will knock on your door at the oddest hour, and drag you out of your comfort zone eventually.
When you snap at your mother just when the situation couldn’t get any worse, what are you giving into?
Anger. Uncontrolled anger leads to disasters.
When your colleague gets a promotion instead of you and you don’t congratulate them, what are you giving into?
Jealousy. And it’s time to rise above it.
When your partner gaslights you and you believe it, what are you giving into?
Confusion. And it will only escalate if you don’t address the issue then and there.
When your boss ignores your request and you don’t fight back, what are you giving into?
Fear. And it will consume you unless you face it head-on.
When you say yes every time you want to say no, what are you giving into?
Peer Pressure. And it’s time your genuine self takes control despite what others think.
Don’t give in to emotions you despise. Emotions you just put up with because you can’t bring yourself to confront how you actually feel. You were meant to Rise Above.
It’s difficult to do the right thing. To be a better person. But it’s better than to give in.
It’s always better to do the right thing than to regret years down the line what you could have done differently.
Trust me, I know.
