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1 " Nurturing your self compassion is anti-oppression work within yourself. "
― Joy Donnell , Beyond Brand: Master Your Power, Joy, and Media To Live Your Legacy
2 " Here is also a direction. It’s impossible to have any trajectory or speed of motion without starting here. Here is our beginning, and every great story requires an origin. "
3 " Once you realize it’s not your job to be a brand, your energy shifts. You embrace the cultural legacy you wish to build. You don’t wonder how to be authentic. You are authentic. You don’t succumb to trends. You exist beyond them. You tell your unique story. You create your world. "
4 " Your ego is either your tool or your master.The ego is a signal. Grandiosity is a form of shame. Doubt is a form of fear. Getting fed up is a form of self actualization. Ego plays into all these moments in different ways. It can be a tool for self realization if you understand why it’s acting up and acting out. It’s part of the collaborative thought within. "
5 " If you look beyond being a brand, you’ll find legacy. When I state legacy, I mean a calling to do something that extends beyond your solipsistic life. I mean a fiery mandate you believe you should answer to serve as a bridge to what is possible for humanity and culture. "
6 " You can get caught up in being celebrated just as easily as you can get distracted by being criticized. Finding balance is required. "
7 " Self care is the most underrated leadership skill. "
