Today, like every day, I’ll strive to set an example for myself. I do this so that I do not look to others for self-validation.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha
Musings and books from a grunty overthinker
Today, like every day, I’ll strive to set an example for myself. I do this so that I do not look to others for self-validation.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
I’ve always found that kind of mentality to ring true. Hemingway put it quite nicely when he said, “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” – Ernest Hemingway.
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the movie the kingsman put it nicely as well, haha!
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Kingsman is a favorite of mine! When I saw Gallahad throw out that line I coughed up theater soda. It was nearly my senior quote. Nearly.
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I love this. 👍
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Thanks! 🙂
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👍👍👍
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Bravo!
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Thank You! 🙂
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You are welcome!
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That’s pretty tough. Are you allowed to accept validation in Comments?
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Good point, haha! I say yes! 🙂
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I really enjoy your musings, so spot on! Thanks for the follow and I look forward to your new musings on my feed!
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Thank You! I hope my goofy ads don’t get in the way, haha! 🙂
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Striving to be the best you can!
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We should never compare ourselves to another. It’s very unhealthy. The only competition we should have, is with ourselves. This post of yours relates very much with my latest post I put up tonight 🙂 xox loving your work!
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Thank You! And thanks for the compliments! They’re the writer equivalent of a $100 tip, haha!
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