Pivoting is an insecurity - Nader Khalil
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Choose intentionality, not optionality.
Intentionality is the opposite of optionality. Intentionality is expressing devotion to an idea and putting on blinders to the others. Imagine deciding to go on a picnic at sunset with your housemates. That’s intentionality. You won’t FOMO at new plans because you’ve decided yours. If someone invites you to dinner, you’re busy. There’s a satisfaction in intentionality too, and by expressing it, the universe works towards your favor. If you’re shopping earlier that day, you might see a bag of chips and go “oh, this would be perfect for the picnic later” and buy it. Finding the “perfect items”…
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