The quiet strength of men who stopped chasing validation
At 47, I traded applause for approval that came from inside. Here's what I found when I stopped needing to be seen.
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The performance and the man
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The man I was at thirty-five would not recognise the man I became at forty-seven. He would also not understand why.
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What I gave up
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- The need to be the smartest in the room
- The need to be the fittest in the gym
- The need to be liked by everyone I met
What I found instead
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