• The Recovering Pessimist: Ric Flair: The Ultimate Confidence Booster -- Ric Flair is an American treasure. He boosted my confidence as a kid and I'm forever thankful to him for it. | www.therecoveringpessimist.me #amwriting #recoveringpessimist #optimisticpessimist #ricflair
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    Ric Flair: The Ultimate Confidence Booster

    As a kid, I loved wrestling. While I loved Macho Man Randy Savage, Sting, and Rowdy Roddy Piper, sitting in front of the TV to watch the awesomeness that is Ric Flair was a weekly must-do.

    The flashiness of Ric Flair’s costumes drew me in. When his theme song played, I would be in the living room, with a blanket draped over my shoulders.

    Ric Flair/Giphy.com
    Ric Flair/Giphy.com

    Oh, and he’s an expert in trash talking. As a kid, I memorized the legendary speech in the video below:

    That speech gave me the confidence I desperately needed in those moments of adolescence when confidence was M.I.A. Fast forward to adulthood, and I still have the unf*ckwithable mindset courtesy of Ric Flair.

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    If you (still) think that Ric Flair doesn’t have an impact, check out the video below:

    Dear Ric Flair,

    If you just so happen to read this (and I’m putting it out there in the Universe that you will), thank you for being the badass that you are.

    Your forever fan,

    Joy

  • Public Service Announcement,  The Complexities of Life

    Public Service Announcement: Clapback Season

    The Recovering Pessimist: Public Service Announcement: Clapback Season -- Don't let anyone insert their thoughts, opinions, or ideas without being asked. | www.therecoveringpessimist.me #amwriting #recoveringpessimist #optimisticpessimistThere are rules in life that are expected to be broken and there are rules in life that under no circumstances are to be broken. The biggest one being do not insert yourself where you aren’t wanted.

    Did ya’ll catch that up there in the rafters?

    No?

    I’ll repeat it.

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    People have a habit of inserting themselves where they aren’t wanted. Sometimes, they don’t realize they are doing it. But there are those who are habitual offenders and don’t care that you didn’t ask for their thoughts, opinions, ideas, and so on.

    You get fed up with their antics and you may or may not be considering how to approach them. Just let your spirit speak for you. Stay with me on this. You need to meet the offender(s) in person. Turn to him/her, cock your head to the side, and with all the attitude you can muster say the following:

    WHO ASKED YOU?!?!?!

    Observe their reaction. If they react like hot grease from the stove popping them on the arm, your words got to them. Pat yourself on the back. It’s been my experience that some folk can definitely dish it, but cannot take it when it’s thrown back at them.

    Welcome to clapback season. Don’t allow people to give you their two cents when you didn’t ask for it. Put your foot down and let them know you aren’t about to put up with their shenanigans.

    It’s a new year. In with the confidence, out with the bullshit.