It has always helped me to know my limits and honor them. I am not like anyone else in the entire world, so I cannot live like anyone else.

If I try to push myself into being someone I’m not, it crashes back at me.
If I try to push myself into doing something that isn’t me, it is extremely uncomfortable.
And it’s even worse if I ignore that discomfort and try to fit into a mold.
I’m willing to explore, to test my limits, to try out any and every new situation.
But I also know when I have to slow down and take stock.

I am a big risk taker and risks have been good to me, but I don’t do them carelessly. Like the interview I saw on Steve Jobs in 60 minutes earlier this week, I try to rely on my intuition. This helps me know if something is a big YES (feels good) or a big NO (feels awful).

Life itself should feel like a big YES and if it doesn’t I’m willing to do something different.

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
~Steve Jobs

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