By Mark Manson
Learning how to grow up and be more mature starts with knowing what you truly value. Being an adult means sticking to your values, even when it’s not popular or doesn’t benefit you.
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How relationships unfold with the most important people in our lives depends on courage and clarity in finding voice. This is equally true for our relationship with our self.
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Do not dare not to dare.
Understand the difference between values and social idealisms. Knowing your highest values enables you to align your life’s actions with the things that mean the most to you. Not being aware of your highest values makes it exponentially more difficult to create a meaningful, fulfilling life.
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Satsang with Mooji, Zmar Silent Retreat, Portugal, 19 September 2012, session 2. “You must choose freedom. Don’t pretend: ‘Let’s see if it is working out.’ No. You must choose. Not ‘I want.’ No! ‘I choose. I choose this!’ And let the consequences come because that is Truth.
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