The Knighton Experiment

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The Knighton Experiment
Expect more from yourself

Expect more from yourself

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Tom Knighton
Apr 05, 2023
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There are a few phrases out there that people say when they mean well, but they’re kind of terrible.

A prime example in my mind is, “You’re perfect just the way you are.”

People say that with the purest of intentions. They want you to know that you don’t need to change, often because someone wanted you to change for them and…

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