“From early childhood, I started trying on identities for the buzz they gave me, and I held on to the ones that worked— good reader, gifted writer, strong chess player. At some regrettable point, I took on the identity of being super- reliable. It’s not that I “was” those things but that I got high if others saw me that way, and I got hurt if they didn’t. …
And it’s surprising to me how people and events can still affect my mood by affirming or challenging my story and the beliefs that make it up. Without ever planning it or consciously choosing it, I tied my happiness to a story of who I am. If someone contradicts my story, I get angry. If someone honors and affirms my story, I respond with the false grace of an addict who just got a fix.
I believe that most of our struggles for happiness can be seen inside this frame, which, for this book, I’m going to call the self-image model of happiness. This is the implicit model of most self-improvement literature—you achieve happiness by deciding who you want to be and becoming that.”
Source: Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience
“I am worthy—not because of what I do, but because of who I am.”
Source: Roar Like A Woman: 35 Empowering Words to Unleash Your Inner Lioness
“Confidence isn’t written in any blueprint—it’s hammered out through bold action and a fearless, no‑excuses mindset.”
“Speak your mind. No one should feel small.”
Source: Danica dela Torre, Certified Sleuth
“Confianza en el anteojo, nó en el ojo;
en la escalera, nunca en el peldaño;
en el ala, nó en el ave
y en ti sólo, en ti sólo, en ti sólo.
Confianza en la maldad, nó en el malvado;
en el vaso, mas nunca en el licor;
en el cadáver, no en el hombre
y en ti sólo, en ti sólo, en ti sólo.
Confianza en muchos, pero ya no en uno;
en el cauce, jamás en la corriente;
en los calzones, no en las piernas
y en ti sólo, en ti sólo, en ti sólo.
Confianza en la ventana, no en la puerta;
en la madre, mas no en los nueve meses;
en el destino, no en el dado de oro,
y en ti sólo, en ti sólo, en ti sólo.”
Source: Poemas en prosa / Poemas humanos / España, aparta de mí este cáliz
“Confidence is ninety percent bullshit and ten percent knowing what you’re doing.”
Source: Dream
“Confidence speaks in calm tones; insecurity shouts to be heard.”
Source: The Calm Within the Storm: Leading Beyond Ego
“Confidence rebuilt after chaos doesn’t roar it breathes.”
Source: The Calm Within the Storm: Leading Beyond Ego
“Confidence speaks to connect; arrogance speaks to be heard.”
Source: The Calm Within the Storm: Leading Beyond Ego
“The editing process is your opportunity to catch human errors, rethink your choices, and decide what to keep, revise, or let go. Make sure your writing clearly communicates your intent.”