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Never esteem anything as of advantage to thee that shall make thee break thy word or lose thy self-respect.
-- Marcus Aurelius
 

 

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Now what?

Maybe you need a break. Or maybe you need a push.

Both can be valuable in their time. In this time, for you, honestly, which is it?

Every person operates on different cycles, with different expectations, ambitions, desires, and requirements. So it’s important to evaluate for yourself what you’re doing, what you intend, how you feel, and what you care about.

Consider which of your options would best serve all those things going forward, and do so often. What was ideal for three weeks ago may not be right for next month.

What matters most is that you be honest and realistic with yourself. Rationalizations and fantasies won’t bring your life fulfillment, yet truth will enable you to make real progress.

Take a little time to figure it out. Then step forward and do what you know is best.

— Ralph Marston

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