You are here to live your purpose not to please others. If they truly respect you they will respect your choices too.

Latika Teotia
About This Quote

The quote by the late Dr. Stephen Covey in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People also states that you are here to live your purpose not to please others. Most of us work to please our families, friends, or employers. However, when it comes to the people who are closest to you in life, you should not have to worry about pleasing them. Once you have found out what your purpose is in life, you can find joy living it.So, by choosing to do what you love, you will be doing what others respect because they will understand the value of purpose and how fulfilling it is.

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