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You are not special.
Truth is, there is no such thing as a personal problem if you have a problem, chances are there are millions of people who are having the same problem, have had it, or will have it in the future.
This does not minimize the problem or mean that you are not legitimately a victim of that problem. It simply means that you are not special.
Often, it's the realization that you and your problems are not actually unique in their severity or pain that is the first and foremost step of solving it.
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The first step to not giving a fuck.
- Understanding the whole damn concept: Not giving a fuck does not mean being indifferent. Rather, it is the art of wisely choosing the fucks that we do decide to give.
- Hence, the sad truth: You see, you are going to die soon. And pro...
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Step 2: Happiness is a problem.
Many of us have the belief that our happiness will come when we achieve certain things. We think: when I have that car A or get married to that girl B or graduate from college with that GPA of C, then I'll be truly happy.
The truth is there is no real value that comes from acquiring all...
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The value of suffering.
Suffering is inevitable in life. But sometimes, as much as we dread the idea of suffering, suffering is not always associated with something negative, and in fact, it can be enjoyable, that's if it's in our control and directed toward some greater purpose.
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