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One single sentence motivates me to work harder than ever before: “I’m proud of you.” 

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No matter who you are, where you are, or what your story is, you got out of bed this morning. 

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I have no idea what the fuck I’m doing with my life.

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LEO: It sounds funny, but you should be proud of yourself for failing. It means you tried. It means you were brave enough to put yourself out there.

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Even though I spend most of my time acting like everything sucks, in reality, I have accomplished more than I ever thought possible.

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Who you are is someone to be proud of. The way you stand is something to admire. Your faith and strength, your ability to speak when others are against you—those are powerful traits of a powerful girl.

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I love wildly, but not naively. I care passionately, but always purposely. I am soft, but also strong.

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Never forget, you matter. Your effort, your loyalty, your commitment. Be proud because those are the attributes that hold weight.

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You somehow came to the conclusion that you are the only one blocking the way to your happiness, and you now actively walk on the path towards that happiness, which makes you freer than you ever were before.

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Thank you for making me strong. You taught me strength. You taught me how to be independent. You taught me how to stand up for myself and to not take any shit.