There’s this weird fantasy we all share of not giving a flying fuck about what people think.

We all wish we could be impervious to others’ opinions, like Superman deflecting bullets. But instead of bullets, we’re out here trying to deflect the fucks we wish we didn’t give.

We imagine a perfect mental state where our insecurities vanish and we conquer the world. But then reality sets in, and we realize it’s not so easy.

To tackle this issue, I’ll break down the short answer, the long answer, and ...