[Encore] Be the Villain in Everyone’s Story

At some point, you will be misunderstood.

You will make a decision that someone doesn’t like.

You will set a boundary that someone disagrees with.

You will choose a direction that doesn’t benefit everyone.

And in their version of the story,

You become the villain.

Not because you’re wrong.

But because you didn’t align with their expectation.

Liberation: Releasing the Need to Be Liked

Many people hold themselves back, trying to avoid this.

They soften their decisions.

They over-explain.