Would you be willing to lose everyone in your life just to maintain your integrity?

understand the difference between a helpful, truthful and genuine expression of apology and a disguised attempt to manipulate someone into feeling happy or thinking you’re a better person than you are.

It tells people that you value honesty, that you’re non-judgmental, that you’re willing to let them into your inner world, and that it’s safe to share with you.

You will prevent them from figuring shit out for themselves, or at the very least learning to be direct about what they want.

When you hide your desires and preferences, people never get to see who you are or what they might have in common with you. This makes it impossible for someone to genuinely connect with you, leaving both of you feeling isolated and alone.

It’s OK if people don’t agree with you or even misunderstand you. As long as you express your truth to the best of your ability, you’ve done your part.

it can be safely acknowledged but it should not be obeyed.

Courage is an internal sensation and belief in yourself that you gain by engaging in acts of bravery —

I challenge them to offer no help, advice or assistance of any kind for an entire month.