I realized with great clarity that I had been living my life to garner the approval of people I do not even know and of people I do not even like. Funny what happens on the way to work.
For any of you reading this who know me and like me I know you will understand. For those of you who are reading this and don't like me please stop reading now and go back to your lives and live them the way you want. You no longer need to concern yourself with my life. For those of you reading this and you do not know me please consider this statement.
Living your life for anyone but yourself is a complete and utter waste of what precious time you have on this spinning marble.
Looking for acceptance from anyone but yourself is doing everyone a complete disservice. We can rationalize that we need to be a good parent, a good partner, a good employee, etc. Let me explain something to you. Without being good to yourself you will NEVER be good to anyone else. No matter how hard you try to convince yourself otherwise.
If you have children and you are lucky if you do. They need to know the real authentic you. So what if you're not perfect nobody is. So what if your job is not glamorous so what. Show your kids just how great life can be if you live it being true to yourself and being the best that you can be at that moment. I regret not doing that for my kids until now.
Do not wait. Stop seeking the approval of anyone EXCEPT of yourself. You will feel an amazing sense of relief the moment you do. I know I did.
Best wishes,
Scott
