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Own it: The Power of Taking Responsibility

Growth and personal freedom begin when we stop blaming and start owning. Responsibility isn’t a burden — it’s your superpower. Own your choices, own your power. When you, like us, regularly visit social media sites, you will no doubt have seen posts that begin with: “Hi, just after people’s thoughts…” or “Am I overthinking this?” “Someone [fill in name] hurt my feelings — but I am right, aren’t I?” “It’s not about me, but…” [fill in] Although most writers…

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Do You Dare to Stand Out?

Or are you obsessed with being part of the herd? ‘Don’t wear bright colours,’ my aunt said to her husband. I was in my teens and wondered about that statement. Later I found out the reason and was stunned. Let me explain. My father’s brother, like his parents and siblings, was of Dutch nationality but born in Indonesia — then the Dutch Indies. History buffs will know the Dutch share a not-so-nice colonial past with…

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