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4. Waiting for Confidence to Strike Before Doing Anything
We’ve all at one time thought, “I’ll totally nail this when I feel more confident.” That moment doesn’t just show up with a parade. Confidence tends to arrive only after you take that first scary step. It’s like the universe saying, “Oh, you did that? Okay, now we’ll throw in some courage.”
Be it diving into a new job, a new relationship, or an unfamiliar city, the key is to start—then watch your confidence catch up.
5. Expecting the Universe to Pay You Back Right Away
Some youngins think life’s like a big cosmic vending machine. You put in the kindness, and voilà—you’re supposed to get the goods. Unfortunately, things don’t always work that way. Sometimes, the universe has a delayed reaction to a lot of things, often more than we’d like.
The secret is giving without expecting an immediate return ticket. Give love, kindness, or just a smile to a stranger– what you give will come back in ways you never saw coming. Patience, human.
6. Activism That Only Exists Online
We’re all about changing the world with a retweet or quick social media story these days. Online activism is great for spreading awareness, but if you really want to make a difference, walk away from slacktivism.
Try being the person who shows up: love your family, smile at a stranger, show up to vote or at the protest, hold the door open for someone, help a neighbor. Real change happens when you put down the phone and start acting like you mean it.
