Who Dictates Your Decisions?
Why Do We Care So Much About What Others Think?
Why don’t we chase what we love? Why do we let fear of judgment steer our choices?
But seriously—why do we let the weight of others' opinions hold us back?
Think about the last time you let someone’s opinion—or even their silent judgment—affect your decisions. Maybe it was an outfit you didn’t wear, an opportunity you never took, or a time you stayed silent instead of speaking up. I’ve been there too.
I chased approval, hoping it would bring fulfillment. But as Ryan Holiday put it in Ego Is the Enemy, seeking approval keeps us small. And I realized—I was keeping myself small.
The sooner you live life on your own terms, the happier you will be. I hope you carve out time for what you love. I hope you surround yourself with the people who light you up.
Guess who controls that? You.
Whatever you’re not changing, you’re choosing.
Ever notice how people love telling you how to live—as if they’ve walked your path? As if they have the exact same dreams and fears that you do?
The truth is, most people want the version of you that fits their story—whether it’s a friend, a boss, or someone scrolling past your life.
But you’re writing your own.
You live your own life. Every single one of us is unique. That’s your superpower. Step into it. Embrace it.
Stop thinking, “I should do this because it’s what they expect.” Start thinking, “I’m going to do more of this—get outside, play, and laugh—because it makes me feel alive.”
When you live your truth, you give others permission to do the same.
Take Action:
This week, I challenge you to schedule one thing—just one—that sets your soul on fire. Maybe it’s an hour with a book you love, a walk in the crisp March air, or coffee with someone who gets you.
Put it in your calendar right now. Make it official.
Not because it impresses anyone, but because it’s yours.
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