everyone’s got a speed

stop judging others

the intern isn’t stupid. the guy at the gym isn’t lazy. you’re just being an ass.

everyone’s going a different speed. some people are sprinting, some people are barely walking. but what about you? what are you doing? probably too busy judging everyone else to really take a look.

the new hire who seems lost? it’s their second day.

the kid glued to their phone was handed an ipad at age 3, they didn’t choose this.

the person who dresses “weird” wasn’t born into money, sorry they don’t have hermès jewelry.

what gives you the right to judge?

even if it doesn’t look like it to you, people are trying their best. life is hard enough without everyone else’s judgment, so why are you throwing leaves on their fire? who are you to judge? why do you care more about someone else’s life?

it’s gross and lame and your mom would be disappointed.

oh wait, i know why! because it’s easier to zoom in on everyone else’s flaws as opposed to addressing your own. just because you think you’re a formula one car (you’re not) doesn’t mean everyone else has to be. stay in your own lane.

turn the other cheek (inward)

“be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.”

— marcus aurelius

imagine if instead of criticizing everyone else you placed that same scrutiny on yourself? you’d be hercules by now.

what other people do does not concern you. the war is within. it’s you vs you. that’s it. stop being a gluttonous pig of judgment and turn the spotlight on yourself.

“the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be.”

— haruki murakami

whether you find yourself judging others or being judged by them, the solution is the same: focus on yourself.

focus on what you can control. focus on what’s in front of you. focus on your battle, your progress, your trajectory.

the only thing that should concern you is where you’re headed. not where you are, or where anyone else is, but where you’re going. are you better than you were yesterday?

if you repeated the same actions you’re taking daily for the next 30 years, where would you end up? that’s it. that’s what matters.

that split second of judgement is time that could be used to reflect on your own shortcomings.

since when did you get a free pass?

rebel against judgement

“you can wake up and decide to no longer be a loser.”

— joe rogan

the world has enough critics. be different.

be kind. the world is in shambles as it is. everyone you meet is fighting battles you know nothing about. you dont like the weight of everyone elses judgement, so why contribute to the problem?

treat others how you wish to be treated. choose compassion over criticism. choose curiosity over condemnation.

what if that person is trying their best with what they have? wouldn’t that make you feel like shit?

don’t conform to the culture of judgment. be better. be brave. be the person who lifts others up instead of tearing them down. kind is cool, trust.

thank you for reading and as always, godspeed.

— dante

my brain:

song: aint got nothing on you - leon bridges

idea: gotta strike while the iron is hot

quote: “no man can truly learn, grow, or become wise within himself.” - vis telimus