This world is bullshit. And you shouldn't model your life - wait a second - you shouldn't model your life about what you think that we think is cool and what we're wearing and what we're saying and everything. Go with yourself. Go with yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker advises against following trends or others' opinions and encourages living authentically.
- In plain terms
- Do not base your life on what others think is cool; be yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Live according to your own values, not others' expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does being yourself mean to you?
- How do you handle social pressure?
Another view
Authenticity can sometimes lead to social isolation.
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