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Not Their Focus

David Foster Wallace, best known for his philosophical writing, gives us a reason to stop worrying so much about others’ opinions.

You’ll stop worrying what others think about you quando perceberes quão raramente o fazem.when you realise how seldom they do.

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Vais de o que os outros de ti quando o fazem.

You’ll stop worrying what others think about you when you realise how seldom they do.

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🛑 Parar: To stop 😟 Preocupar-se com: To worry about 🤔 Pensar: To think👀 Perceber: To realise, to notice❓ Quão: How🌈 Raramente: Rarely, seldom

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