Be Responsible For You

There is a quote in Jen Sincero’s book “You are a Badass” that says, “You are responsible for the things you do. You are not responsible for whether or not people freak out about it.” Basically I take this to mean don’t worry about what other people think. Sometimes we often do things where we worry about what other people think. For example, what outfit should I wear. Or worse yet, what people will think if you eat dessert! You are only responsible for what you do and you should do what makes you happy. What makes you happy might not be what makes other people happy. Does that matter? Not one bit. Sometimes we reach for something better in our lives and we worry about what other people will think. You may take the leap and become an artist, or a writer, or a motivational speaker. Is it their happiness you are worried about or your own? If you are going to be responsible for what you do then grasp it with both hands and own it. Don’t second guess yourself. Just commit and do what makes you happy. Embrace it and do it with a passion. Let it fuel you with energy and make something of it. Just remember there will be people who will think you're crazy. There are people who will be naysayers and tell you that there is no money in it. Believe me if you work hard enough at what you love, there is a good chance you can make money from it. In conclusion you will do things that will make other people uncomfortable. There will be things you do that will make you uncomfortable. That discomfort you feel is just