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