Self-care is the non-negotiable. That's the thing that you have to do. And beauty is the thing that can be the benefit of the self-care. Beauty is not the point. Beauty is just a cute side-effect from self-care.
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There are times when you should listen to what people say about you, but also a lot of times you just don't need to listen so much. Don't worry so much and just go. Unless you're, like, in danger, and then don't. And then run, girl.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote advises to take others' opinions into account sometimes, but not to let them overwhelm you. It encourages confidence and action over concern for what others think.
In this quote, Jonathan Van Ness emphasizes the importance of balancing self-awareness with confidence and action. While it can be beneficial to listen to feedback from others, he stresses that one should not become overly concerned with their opinions to the point of inaction. The quote suggests that in most situations, it's better to move forward with your life rather than being bogged down by external judgment, while also acknowledging that safety is paramount in genuinely dangerous situations.
Themes
OpinionsActionConfidenceSelf-AwarenessJudgment
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about self-confidence.
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