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The culture of “when” instead of “now”

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If you feel that when you ask for something and expect it to be done right there and then, you are not respecting other people’s time

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Other people’s time

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In our self-absorbed rush, we trample on others’ time without a second thought. The relentless demands of life cultivate a culture of disrespect, where urgent needs overshadow genuine connections. It’s time to break this cycle and recognize that every person has their struggles—stop prioritizing your requests over their realities.

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| deserving

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In a tense virtual meeting, Janice questions her meager raise compared to others, feeling cheated despite meeting expectations. Jim’s counters echo a harsh truth: entitlement blinds ambition. He emphasizes gratitude, discouraging comparison, urging Janice to seek purpose over profit. In the end, the question lingers: do we truly deserve what we claim?

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| staying

Have you asked yourself if you can do everyday what you are doing now for the next five or ten years?

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| expectations

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What if your actual work is not what you expected when you were hired?

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Learning | Past vs Future

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Learning from the past. Forget what happened. What’s done is done. Move forward. Plan for the future. The past is not a good predictor of the future. What really is it?​

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Priority | Self or Others

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“Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others” is what a flight attendant says when you ride an airplane.

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Entitlement | “Should Be” or Thankful

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Entitlement blinds us, making us believe we deserve certain outcomes simply because we exist. This dangerous mindset leads to frustration and dissatisfaction. Instead, we should cultivate gratitude for what we have and focus on personal growth. Accept life as it is, embracing the unpredictability rather than fixating on what we “should” receive.

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Faith | Believing or Playing It Safe

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Believing without seeing. Higher power. Heaven and hell. Good and evil. Made up by men to control a vast empire. Life after death. Nonbelievers are doomed. Different religions. Different rituals. For the glory of an all-powerful being.

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Grateful or Hateful | Being Envy Of Others

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Are we thankful for our lives or do we always wish for something better? When we pray, do we ask for something else or do we give appreciation for what we have?

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