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I Am More Than Enough.
For most of my life, my body felt like a problem I was expected to solve. I learned early that being plus-size came with conditions. I could be confident, but not too confident. Stylish, but only if I dressed to “flatter” myself. Visible, but preferably quieter than everyone else. My body was treated as a work in progress—something that would be acceptable once it was smaller, tighter, or more socially palatable.
By Millie Hardy-Simsa day ago in Motivation
Hitting Pause
At 30, my life ran on momentum. My days were full, my calendar crowded, and my value—at least in my own mind—was measured by how much I could do without stopping. Like many people in their thirties, I was building something: a career, a future, a version of myself that thrived on being busy. Rest felt optional. Slowing down felt unnecessary.
By Millie Hardy-Simsa day ago in Motivation
The Fury of the Late Bloomer: How Samuel L. Jackson Conquered Hollywood from Rock Bottom
The powerful true story of Samuel L. Jackson, who overcame severe addiction and career stagnation to become the highest-grossing actor of all time, proving it's never too late to rewrite your legacy.
By Frank Massey a day ago in Motivation
What Happens When You Stop Waiting to Feel Ready
For most of us, “ready” feels like a prerequisite. We tell ourselves we’ll start when we feel more confident. When we know more. When we have a better plan. When we feel less scared. When life is calmer. When timing is perfect.
By Stacy Valentinea day ago in Motivation
The Success Paradox
The applause was deafening. It was the kind of sound that is supposed to validate years of late nights, skipped meals, and the relentless pursuit of "more." As I stood on that stage, clutching the award that symbolized my official arrival at the "top," I waited for the rush of adrenaline. I waited for the warmth to fill my chest.
By Jhon smith2 days ago in Motivation
The Quiet Road to Brightness
: In the northern hills of a small European country stood the town of Alderwick. Once known for its steel factories and river trade, it had grown quieter with each passing decade. The trains no longer stopped there. Young people left for larger cities. Storefronts closed one by one, leaving behind dusty windows and fading signs.
By Iazaz hussain2 days ago in Motivation
The Day I Stopped Believing My Own Voice
I said yes when I meant no, and lost $3,000 to a business "opportunity" that screamed scam. But I'd ignored every instinct, every red flag, every quiet warning from my gut. Because somewhere along the way, I'd decided everyone else knew better than me.
By Fazal Hadi2 days ago in Motivation
You Were Not Called to Coexist With Resistance, You Were Called to Dominate It Through Grace
There is a truth that must move from your head into your spirit, because until it settles deeply within you, life will continue to feel harder than it was designed to be. That truth is this: you were not called to coexist with resistance; you were called to dominate it.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun2 days ago in Motivation
