“Your soul knows you’re on the wrong path even if you yourself cannot find the words to express the root of your meh.” -Neil Patel
Most people aren’t their best selves right now.
They are distracted and derailed by negativity, confusion, anger, and resentment. This leads to a profound lack of focus, which always leads to poor choices and mediocre results. This is why so many people only lead “good” lives instead of great ones.
But most people never learn how to break this cycle and use their obstacles to learn new behaviors and upgrade their life. Sadly, many people will continue this bad behavior and remain in mediocrity for years to come.
Growing up, I was a total pushover. Often, my only response to my bullies was silent, seething resentment. They say resentment is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies; my constant IV-drip of resentment left me perpetually angry, afraid, and unfocused. My grades, relationships, and health suffered.
Sadly, this is how many people still live.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. After years of therapy, counseling, and hundreds of 12-step meetings, I learned how to avoid spiraling into unproductive negativity.
