maturing is realizing that sometimes, people have their favorites, and you might not be one of them.
you could have a great relationship with someone, always show up for them, give your best, even go out of your way to make them feel special.. and still, you're not the person they truly adore.
it stings at first, but that's life.
people love differently, and sometimes, their affection isn't tied to effort or consistency.
the person they cherish most might not even be doing half of what you do, but that's not your cue to start competing.. it’s your cue to rest; to keep showing up as yourself, and to understand that being genuine is more fulfilling than being someones favorite.
Nothing will ruin a relationship for me faster than watching my partner show up for other people in ways they don’t show up for me. You have the capacity, just not for us? No thanks.
I finally understand what Machiavelli meant when he said, “Never play fair in a game where others cheat.” It doesn’t mean become evil. It means stop being naive. Stop bringing honesty to people who study manipulation, stop giving access to people who weaponize closeness, and stop expecting clean hands from people who already showed you they’ll throw dirt. Sometimes wisdom is not revenge. Sometimes wisdom is learning the rules of the room before the room uses your goodness against you.
One thing I've noticed is that if you don't find a partner during your university years, it can become much harder later on. Most of the married people I know met while they were in school, dated for years, and eventually got married.
You should have things you don't do, places you don't go to, substances you don't take, words you don't say
By all means, have Principles and Standards.
Every normal man loves taking care of his family . The problems started when the people you have to take care of aren’t take care ofable.
Ungrateful , disrespectful , unreasonable, inconsiderate people make it hard for one to take care of them. Can’t take care of people who compete with you
Major cheat code for life: Master the art of the fresh start. From a bad morning. From a bad interaction. From a missed workout. From a poor decision. The goal isn't to avoid the fall. It's to shorten the time between the fall and the reset. Fast recovery compounds.
There is absolutely nothing more pleasing than watching yourself do the things you said you’d do. I really value honoring the promises I’ve made to myself.
Appollis has been our best attacking player under Broos. Benched for cowardice tactics on the world’s biggest stage. I’m disappointed Hugo Broos. So disappointed.