You're merely masking the pain with a painkiller.... - Deepstash

You're merely masking the pain with a painkiller. The pain is still there and will continue to persist until you finally figure out how to overcome your fears.

Living a life of excuses can have dire and lasting consequences. Not only will excuses prevent you from reaching your full potential, but they will also hold you back from recognizing opportunities , strengths , and skills you might have that could help you overcome your life's problems .

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