In the pursuit of trying to be all things to all people or trying to live up to another person’s expectations, do you find yourself saying ‘Yes’ when you wish you’d said ‘No?’ When something is not in your best interest or goes against your values, learn to refuse and graciously reply, “No.Susan C. Young
About This Quote
The pursuit of trying to be all things to all people or trying to live up to another person’s expectations is a trap. When you set out on this path, you are bound to make mistakes. You will become unhappy with yourself, and then find that you are miserable, and then miserable companionship will only make you feel worse. Learn that there is something more important than pleasing others, and that is yourself.
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