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In the end, you’ll always know whether something is good for you or not.
It may seem like an opportunity is good for you, when it’s really not, which is why the opportunity will end up not working for you.
You might not get accepted to a particular school or offered that job you wanted, which then puts you in another position at another place.
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Often though, those alternative places end up being way better than we expected.
Learn to accept the losses as wins.
& learn to know that a “no” here is just a “yes” over there.
Good opportunities are good opportunities, and you’ll never have to sacrifice who you are or what you really want for them, because they are right for you through and through.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.