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We all need that.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3206338,"Too often we focus on the greater shcemes in life, like making money, or getting promoted at work, or starting a new relationship – and yea, of course, those things matter – but sometimes it’s the tiny, gradual, stepping-stone victories that bring real joy and signify the positive changes in our life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3206336,"I really think if you take away a character’s obstacles then there’s no comedy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3206334,"We all do that to ourselves. Explain irrationally the rational. We make up stories in our heads instead of looking at the facts. We force persecution on ourselves when there is none.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3206332,"But you can’t find love if you’re not willing to lose it. You can’t find happiness if you’re not willing to risk being sad. And you can’t find the love of your life without risking breaking your heart.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3206329,"I wanted her to know that I was trying to make her happy, and I wanted her to know that I knew that she wasn’t working as hard for my happiness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3206328,"I was that weird kid from India who took showers at three in the morning.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":77},3206324,"Every person has a different journey. But no one has an easy one.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nKunal Nayyar's words remind us that his experience as an Indian-American actor and comedian, navigating cultural identity and success in Hollywood, informs this perspective. The quote likely originated from a reflection or interview where he was discussing the complexities of his own journey.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote may seem like a straightforward acknowledgment of life's difficulties. However, Nayyar is actually highlighting the inherent value of struggle and hardship as an essential component of personal growth. He's suggesting that even when we think someone else has it easier, they're still facing their own unique challenges.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that your peers' accomplishments are not a reflection of how hard you've worked or struggled. Instead, focus on your own journey, acknowledging the obstacles and setbacks as opportunities for growth and self-improvement. By doing so, you'll cultivate a more nuanced understanding of yourself and others, avoiding comparison and embracing the unique path each person has chosen to take.",{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,10]