Yesterday, I turned 30 (sorry I didn't invite you to my covid lock-down birthday party).

Back when I was a young adult (i.e. a teenager), I realize that I was unsure of myself, feeling unattractive and didn't know how to be around girls. Even if I'm still a work in progress now, I know that I am not that boy anymore.

It's clear to me what really changed with women

  • The real big difference is that I am now a confident person. Confidence = "knowing that whatever happens, it will be alright"
    • I know what to do in most situations. I can afford to take risks. Because I know that it's going to be alright. And if it's not alright, it's still alright because the present interaction is only one little step of a much bigger picture. Is my life ruined because I talked to that girl and she rejected me? Am I worthless because I couldn't keep her interested long enough? Is my world over because we broke up? None of this moves me away from my purpose and the life I've designed around it
    • I realize it's obvious that I couldn't have that mindset when I was a teenager, because I simply didn't know what would happen next. I would experience feelings like fear, anxiety... I wish somebody taught me earlier (although I'm sure many did and I just didn't understand). At the end of the day I am glad I have it now
  • On top of that I've gone through years of personal development, improving all areas of my life that reminds me I am enough to be confident: fitness, fashion, career, finances, relationships, social skills, intellect, emotional intelligence but also mindset, attitudes, beliefs, sense of self... - I know my strengths, where I can improve, I won't be easily broken by other people's opinion, I learn from my failures and victories as well

Does that make any sense to you? Do you know what I mean?