Be Nearly Impossible to Offend: Don't Let Others' Insecurities Control You
"People who put you down are often just trying to put the same limitations on you that they put on themselves. So don't mistake their insecurities for your ceiling. In the game of life, he who has the smallest ego wins. If you wouldn't ask for their advice, f*ck their criticism" — Mark Manson
Description
Mark Manson delivers a powerful message about developing emotional resilience and maintaining your sense of self-worth in the face of criticism. He argues that most people who try to tear you down are projecting their own limitations and insecurities onto you. The key insight is to distinguish between constructive feedback from people you respect and random negativity from those whose judgment you wouldn't value in other areas. Manson emphasizes that having a smaller ego—being less reactive to what others think—is actually a competitive advantage in life. By refusing to let other people's limitations become your own ceiling, you can stay focused on your path without being derailed by external negativity
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