Speaking Wrong At The Right Time

Speaking Wrong At The Right Time

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Confidence and The Freedom to Not Care

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Adam B. Coleman
Sep 25, 2023
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There was a time in my life when I irrationally worried about what people thought about me and desperately wanted to gain the approval of strangers.

Working through my social anxiety has allowed me to live a life where I happily feel free enough to not care.

Doing anything publicly opens you up to scrutiny, especially if you're a public figure like me. I …

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