"So, don’t take anything personally—even compliments."
A game I like to play is to realize that it's not the compliment that makes me feel good, it's me using the compliment to find appreciation for myself. Fundamentally, it's still me creating it. Plugging into that has let me bathe in "external" appreciation, realizing that when I really feel it, it's actually internal.
I like your game, Justin. It's the best of both worlds. I feel the compliment without attaching to it or feeding my ego. Either way, having a practice for working with compliments is helpful.
Great stuff, Ryan. If you remember in my book I talk about Jimmy and his beautiful wisdom regarding "stay small." The answer to so much is in those two words.
I do remember Jimmy's words. He had such a big influence on you, so I was listening. I agree wholeheartedly. I love how simple yet layered and profound the meaning. Thanks, Daryl.
"So, don’t take anything personally—even compliments."
A game I like to play is to realize that it's not the compliment that makes me feel good, it's me using the compliment to find appreciation for myself. Fundamentally, it's still me creating it. Plugging into that has let me bathe in "external" appreciation, realizing that when I really feel it, it's actually internal.
I like your game, Justin. It's the best of both worlds. I feel the compliment without attaching to it or feeding my ego. Either way, having a practice for working with compliments is helpful.
Great stuff, Ryan. If you remember in my book I talk about Jimmy and his beautiful wisdom regarding "stay small." The answer to so much is in those two words.
I do remember Jimmy's words. He had such a big influence on you, so I was listening. I agree wholeheartedly. I love how simple yet layered and profound the meaning. Thanks, Daryl.
Thank you! I did enjoy reading it :)
I'm glad you liked it, Inés. Appreciate you letting me know.