Caroline Starr Rose

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Learning to be my own friend

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I recently rediscovered this bit of wisdom in my journal. It’s worth visiting again.

I’ve seen that quote around about competing with others makes you bitter but competing with yourself makes you better. In my experience, that’s nonsense. I don’t want to be my own competitor. I’m learning to be my own friend.
— Emily P. Freeman

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  1. Carole Estby Dagg says

    January 6, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Good advice, Caroline!

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  2. Faith E Hough says

    January 6, 2017 at 9:40 am

    So wise.

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  3. Linda says

    January 6, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Wonderful advice. 🙂

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  4. Kathleen Burkinshaw says

    January 7, 2017 at 7:08 am

    It is definitely something I struggle with and I will keep this quote handy!?Thank you Caroline.

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