Stephen Guise

If you’re insecure about something, know that there is someone out there who is living confidently and living well in spite of it. That’s comforting and empowering.

In addition, school teaches us that “‘A’ efforts” bring “‘A’ results.” Real life shows us that “‘A’ efforts” only give us a chance at “‘A’ results.” Students can go out into the job market, do all the right things, and still get a real-life “F” when they aren’t selected for a job. This is the ideal breeding ground for perfectionistic thinking.

The only real security is knowing and accepting who you are right now.