Be yourself as everyone else is already taken.

“BE YOURSELF! EVERYONE ELSE IS ALREADY TAKEN”
Oscar Wilde

“The day is priceless! All the money in the world will NOT bring it back again. Therefore , I seize it and I savour it and I honour it.

This day, I fill my mind with big dreams so there is no space for petty doubts. I replace the psychology of cannot with the mentality of can. And I remember that my greatest growth lies at the jagged edges of my highest limits.

This day, I will recall that until my mission becomes my obsession, my gifts will never become my glory. And until my hunger to serve transcends the insecurities of my self, I will miss the grand chance of these precious hours to be a vehicle for helplessness.

This day, I reload my devotion to avoid a counterfeit nobility, staying sincere and humble – with both feet on this sacred ground. Should the critics and bad actors throw rocks at me, I reply with kindness and love in the face of their bad behaviour – even if they do not deserve it. Should critics make fun of me – as they always have since I was a kid – I will take the rocks they throw at me and make them into monuments of mastery. And should anyone call me strange, as they often do, I will smile with blatant wisdom stuck deep in my heart that it is only misfits, oddballs and eccentrics who change our world. Being different is really cool. And eccentricity is very hip.”

This extract from Robin Sharma’s book is a powerful affirmation of living in the present, embracing challenges, and staying true to one’s values. It encourages the reader to seize the day, “ CARPE DIEM”, to focus on their goals, and to cultivate a growth mindset.

Some of the key themes that are included:

• Live in the present: The passage emphasizes the importance of making the most of the current moment.
• Resilience and determination: It encourages the reader to use criticism and negativity as fuel for growth and success.
• Authenticity and humility: The passage promotes staying true to oneself and avoiding pretentiousness.
• Embracing individuality: It celebrates the uniqueness of those who challenge the status quo and drive change.

So in Oscar Wilde’s words: “Be yourself as everyone else is already taken.”