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Don't Hide Your Thoughts

It's okay to speak up.

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Zac Small
Sep 18, 2022
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This photo was taken at an after-party for a Convention I’d spoken at in Vegas last year. I was sitting there alone when someone sat next to me and started asking questions; instead of answering with what I’d thought the gentlemen would want to hear, I shared my truth, and the result was us having a great conversation about his goals and my take on the moves he was making.

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I was reflecting on this today, and the thought (I’m assuming) was primarily driven by a conversation I’d had with my wife when she was answering questions for the first Daily Discussion Interview:

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3 years ago · 5 likes · 4 comments · Zac Small

Jackie had asked about how she should answer the questions, and I had to give the advice I follow, be you. I hate that people try to be who they think others like instead of being who they are.

I want people to be honest with one another.

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