We should all aspire to be good people. But we shouldn’t waste our time trying to prove it to others. As Paulo Coelho says, “Be a good person, but don’t waste your time trying to prove it.”
Life is too short to spend our time trying to convince others of our goodness. We should simply focus on being the best we can be. That’s it.
“Be a good person, but don’t waste your time trying to prove it.” – Paulo Coelho
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As the seasons shift in Bodrum, I’m reminded that nothing works without the right timing and balance. When those two are in place, life moves with ease—without force, without burnout. In this piece, I reflect on the natural rhythm of change and why knowing when to move on is just as important as showing up.
It’s interesting to see how people tend to give up only after their first try. Especially when they fail their first execution… I’m curious as to when this behavior is learned and became such a strict rule that it stops people from trying over and over again until they achieve their initial goal.
Let’s talk about our bodies for a sec. You know, that physical form that keeps us moving, seeing, hearing, chatting, feeling, smelling, and tasting life.