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Jen Myers
April 26, 2014
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Owning It
The art of being awesome.
Jen Myers
April 26, 2014
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owning it THE ART OF BEING AWESOME @antiheroine
We are awesome.
But we don’t know how to say it.
Why is this?
NARCISSISM + EGO
None
We brag.
MODESTY
None
So, here we are. Rock/hard place. Now what?
REBELLION
0 7.5 15 22.5 30 You Me
Be honest with yourself.
Be honest with others.
Inspire others to be as great as you want to
be.
Don’t be afraid.
Jen Myers @antiheroine