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Why I Stopped Measuring My Self-Worth and Trying to Prove Myself

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“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anyone.” ~Maya Angelou How do you measure your self-worth ? By the salary you make each year? By the number of lines on your resume? By the amount of people who follow you on social media? Now what if you never had to measure your self-worth again? That is what I want to do. I grew up as a gifted kid with high expectations to boot, always pushing myself to meet them. I earned the best grades I could, secured a full-ride scholarship to a local university, and soon enough ended up at one of the top law schools in the country. Thanks to all the achievements, my self-worth was high. I believed I was outshining my peers, boosting my ego. I felt safe in this comfort zone I’d created.  Law school drastically changed my perspective of the world. My peer group became some of the smartest and most talented people in the country. I tried competing against them to prove myself, but I struggled more than ever to stand out and feel a...

The 100 Quotes from the Post-Apocalyptic Series

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This collection of The 100 quotes will give you a taste of the series. The 100 is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama series that is loosely based on a novel series by Kass Morgan. It is set in post-nuclear apocalypse earth where humans survive in outer space for 3 generations. Then, as the resources and oxygen become scarce in the space stations, humanity has to gamble to set foot on earth. The story revolves around the chosen 100 prisoners as test subjects to see if the atmosphere on earth is now habitable. Thinking they are the last surviving humans on earth, the 100 quickly struggle for power and control over the new earth where they are free to live by their own rules. Don’t forget to also check out these magical Merlin quotes from the TV series. The 100  quotes from Octavia Blake 1. “The farmers won’t save the world, Monty. The warriors will.”  — Octavia Blake 2. “The warrior doesn’t mourn the dead until the war is over.”  — Octavia Blake 3. “There are people...

Romantic Flirting Quotes to Make Your Crush Fall in Love

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These hot, flirting quotes will reignite the spark in your relationship. Flirting can be tricky and intimidating if you don’t know what to say. These playful, flirty quotes are guaranteed to make your crush smile and blush. Try sending one of these quotes as a text message or use one as a pick-up line the next time you see them in person. How will you spice up your love life? Whether you’re single or in a committed relationship, these flirty quotes will add some extra romance to your life. Everyone appreciates feeling wanted and attractive. Send these flirting quotes to someone to brighten their day and spice up your love life. If you want to make your crush fall in love, these romantic quotes could do the trick. You’ll capture their attention and their heart with these sweet and sexy sayings. Through the art of flirting, your relationships will flourish. Share these flirty quotes with someone special and show them how much you care.  Also, check out our list of dating quo...

Carl Sagan Quotes About The Cosmos, Love and Earth

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Looking for inspirational Carl Sagan quotes about the universe? Carl Sagan was born Carl Edward Sagan in Brooklyn, New York on November 9, 1934. His interest in astronomy began when he was five years old when his mother sent him to the library to find books on stars. Soon afterward, his parents took him to the New York World’s Fair , where interest of the future made his passion grow further. He also quickly became a fan of the prevalent 1940s science-fiction stories in popular magazines of the time. He was drawn in by reports of flying saucers that suggested extraterrestrial life. Carl Sagan is inspirational because, no matter how much recognition or how many awards he got, he never let it get to him. He just continued pursuing his love of the sciences. See what you can discover for yourself through these famous Carl Sagan quotes. Carl Sagan quotes about our place in the universe 1. “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan ...