I have always liked the quote, “Do what you want to do, say what you want to say, because those who matter don’t mind, and those who do mind don’t matter.” In a similar vein, Cheryl Martin’s inspirational book Distinctly You: Trading Compassion and Competition for Freedom & Fulfuillment emphasizes that we do not have to let others define us; we can define ourselves. Instead of spending our time comparing ourselves to and competing with others, Martin challenges us to embrace our personal talents and distinct uniqueness. The book gives a great message, because Martin encourages readers to not be affected by others’ opinions or achievements, and instead do their personal best.

You can find Distinctly You here.