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Not everybody likes you. And you don't like everybody either. Jerry Curl explains why chasing universal approval costs you your self-worth, and what to do instead.
Most of us worry about being liked by people we wouldn't even choose as friends. Jerry traces that need to belong from our earliest ancestors to the social media like button. He asks the question that stings: if you don't like everyone, why would everyone like you?
Jerry shares:
- Why people pleasing leaves nobody happy, and mainly not youHow the dopamine of likes works, and what he noticed when he started posting this year after staying off social mediaHow the need to fit in can lead down the road to drinking, smoking and other addictionsHow to tell who belongs in your circle: the people who lift you higher when you win, and the ones who tell you "one won't hurt" when you're trying to quitA reminder for anyone in the service business: the person in front of you is going through adversity, coming out of it, or heading into it, and you can change their day either way
The cost of ignoring this is real. Seeking outside validation feeds anxiety, pulls you away from your internal culture and leadership, and lets people live rent free in your head. Jerry points to Henry Ford, whom people called crazy for imagining a car, as proof that belief in your own worth can outlast the doubters.
You are 100 percent in control of your self-worth, how you show up, and how you treat people, even when they treat you badly.
Perfect for professional drivers, leaders and anyone tired of performing for approval. Jerry also shares news on Accelerate scholarships, open until December 15, and how to join the Beyond the Truck community. Contact: thrive@beyondthetruck.com.
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