Not Everyone Will Like You And That's Okay
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Not Everyone Will Like You And That's Okay

Just keep doing you, man .

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Not Everyone Will Like You And That's Okay
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It's human nature to want everyone you encounter to like you...and that's bullshit.

We worry about whether people find us fun and interesting and hope to please everyone. We hold our tongues to avoid causing conflict and force a laugh at something we didn't find funny.

By spending our time trying to fit in and be liked by everyone, we waste time we could be spending actually enjoying social interactions and finding our real people that we click with.

There are about 7 billion people that live on this earth and chances are that there are plenty of people who just straight up won't like you. You are not for everyone and that's okay.

I mean sure, you could work really hard and try to please everyone, but why bother?

Don't waste your precious time and gifts trying to convince people who don't like you of your value and worth. No matter how hard you try, they won't want what you're selling.

The good news is that the world is also filled with people who will understand you and love you fiercely. They are your people and you should surround yourself with them.

You are awesome and hilarious and a super duper cool person to spend time with. And the people who also recognize this are your true friends and will enjoy your company. They'll support you and be by your side no matter what. Fill your life with people like that, not those that you have to convince them of your worth.

Then, once you realize that being liked by everyone isn't that important after all, you also realize that being disliked is natural and okay. Chances are that if people don't like you, then you're standing up for your true self and what you believe in and you're actually doing something worthwhile.

All I can say is that whenever you encounter a person in your life who doesn't like you and see your worth, you should politely wave them on and continue along your way. Sharing your path with someone is a big deal, so don't cheapen this by letting just anyone walk with you.

Keep facing your true north.

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