When I notice myself worrying about 'what other people will think,' I find I'm usually not worried about any single person's opinion. If I pick a sp… - James Clear

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When I notice myself worrying about 'what other people will think,' I find I'm usually not worried about any single person's opinion.

If I pick a specific person, I'm rarely concerned about what they will think. What I fear is the collective opinion in my head. It's imaginary.

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James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.

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