How do you respond to invalidation?

Instruct this person that no matter what you do the only response they should give you is: “I’m sorry you feel that way.” Have them pinch you until it starts to hurt. Once the pain has irritated you enough, tell the person: “Ouch! That really hurts!” Await for their scripted reply.

Why do we want to be valued?

A person who feels valued develops trust in that person. And now you have formed a group. And are less likely to be lunch for some predator. Respect leads to value, and value leads to trust, the very foundation of a group.

How do you know you’re doing the most with your life?

You feel like you’re doing the most with your life. All of this helps you swim harder and harder against the raging currents with a fierce determination matched only by the storm around you. You take a brief glance back and you pause to think of how much you’ve achieved. You think of the person you were before the journey.

How do you know if you’re making your living worthwhile?

It’s been an arduous road and it’s gotten tougher as you’ve gotten stronger. You enthusiastically embrace the struggle because you know its making your living worthwhile. Others notice too and you’re often commended for your ambition. You feel like you’re doing the most with your life.

Is life worth having or worth doing?

“Nothing in this world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty. No kind of life is worth leading if it is always an easy life.

How do you force success in life?

No need to force success. I simply live my life, following my excitement to the best of my ability, and that is enough. What pushes many people is a fear that nothing will happen, that they will end up broke, or worse. If that’s you, then respect your beliefs, and take things one step at a time.