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Hi Matt! Really glad I found you over here (see you on Instagram usually). I really appreciate point #7 -- they're usually last to the party. I often feel I'm doing something that's at least a bit ahead of the curve, so it can often feel like we're not really making a difference. But of course, I'm not seeking numbers, but it's still nice to at least feel seen. Ultimately I guess we want to even move beyond that. Not that it's a need, but if we've been embodying more of our authenticity it's nice to feel it's integrated and accepted.

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Exactly Shannon! It's hard when it doesn't feel seen but I think that's the opportunity for us to develop trust with ourselves and our vision first, and then as we grow, so too will the audience

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really good point re: self-trust, thank you

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@mattgottesman Love this. The world truly does reward us when we step outside the box and stop trying to fit in. In my work, I focus on helping people take action, embrace their uniqueness, and stop waiting for external validation. We’re all here to create something real, not just follow a script. 💫

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Music to my ears Ellen! I always write with the goal in mind of reminding people they need no validation or permission to create (and follow their calling).

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Exactly, Matt! It's all about trusting ourselves and taking action, without waiting for permission. Love the reminder!

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First one hits 🎯 great article!

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Thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼

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Thank you. 💥

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Thank you Aletia 🙏🏼

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