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TimothyOilypants t1_j3qxbvc wrote

Sometimes we need to break away from the self-limiting patterns and attitudes created by those we love in order to believe in, and achieve, our OWN potential. The realities that others have trapped themselves in don't need to be ours, even though we might share genes.

Diversify your skillset, break out of your comfort zone, try things you don't think you'll enjoy; learn to be motivated by accomplishing things you never imagined you could.

Stop letting your family, the system and yourself tell you what you CAN'T do.

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ThePurgatorianAgent OP t1_j3xqbqy wrote

That sounds positive, but I also have gained that knowledge of my limits myself. I diversify as much as I want to. I mean, how many people do you know who can be the fashion designer, prop/set production team, director, writer, and actor, all in one, but still know that a fastfood work shift (where is basically the near only option in my town) can ruin them. I know what I CAN do, and I know what I have been Unable to do, even when I am active, I still have limits. I'm human, and I respect myself.

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TimothyOilypants t1_j3yfz81 wrote

Not to diminish your insights, but I take it you are relatively young? How much mileage do you have in your journey that you can be so supremely confident in your complete understanding of what you are and are not capable of? Surely you have decades of growth ahead of you, where you will accomplish things you never imagined possible, no?

And while your abilities as you see them now may bring you pride, are they allowing you to earn a comfortable living? It seems you have anxiety over your ability to provide for yourself, and over societie's ability, or willingness to provide FOR you; perhaps your energies would be better invested elsewhere if your current choices have not led to the stability and fulfillment you desire?

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