I have spent almost my whole life – 31 years – caring far too much about offending people, worrying if I’m cool enough for them, or asking myself if they are judging me. I can’t take it anymore. It’s stupid, and it’s not good for my well being. It has made me a punching bag – a flighty, nervous wuss. But worse than that, it has made me someone who doesn’t take a stand for anything. It has made me someone who stood in the middle, far too often, and not where I cared to stand, for fear of alienating others. No more. Not today.

I approve. The truth is, not giving a fuck about (some) people and (some) things to some extent is really good for you. Essential reading.

The Complete Guide to Not Giving a Fuck [InOverYourHead.net]