Well behaved women rarely make history.
I know we are intended to think of the above as a reason to take risks, challenge ourselves and look outside our comfort zones. But, behaving badly can also mean acting like a slut, being mean and nasty and other sorts of negative things. Yet, some of those negative things can get you into the history books too. I guess the quote is really about pulling out all the stops and going for it.
But that backfires on women. There is still a double standard.
Still, we should not keep our head in the sand, live in our tidy constructions and feel safe. There is a real thrill with taking a risk, trying a wild ride and doing something you really want to do but had to let go of your fear just to try.
We are all afraid of something, of how others will see us and of what we might lose in the process. But, wouldn’t it be worse if you never dared at all? Don’t just jump in with both feet but don’t let that keep you from jumping at all.
Jump on something this week. Something you don’t think you dare to do cause it’s just not something others would think you should do. Don’t let them dictate to you too far.
“The world will tell you who you are, until you tell the world.”
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Yep! There’s still a double standard. Loved this post!!
Amen! Down with double standards!