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.  


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  1. 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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    1. the movie the kingsman put it nicely as well, haha!

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      1. 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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        👍👍👍

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      1. You are welcome!

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  3. That’s pretty tough. Are you allowed to accept validation in Comments?

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    1. Good point, haha! I say yes! 🙂

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  4. 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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    1. Thank You! I hope my goofy ads don’t get in the way, haha! 🙂

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  5. Striving to be the best you can!

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  6. 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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    1. Thank You! And thanks for the compliments! They’re the writer equivalent of a $100 tip, haha!

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