“I only snatched him to get your attention,” I said. “Now that I’ve got it, this is what I want.”“Damn my dame!” Al shouted, hands raised to the ceiling. “I knew it! Not another list!”
— Kim Harrison
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Sometimes you have to take bold action just to be heard—and once you have the floor, never shy away from asking for what you truly deserve. As Kim Harrison wrote: “I only snatched him to get your attention,” I said. “Now that I’ve got it, this is what I want.”“Damn my dame!” Al shouted, hands raised to the ceiling. “I knew it! Not another list!” Never apologize for having clear boundaries and high standards. What is one non-negotiable on your life checklist right now?
About this quote
In the overwhelming noise of everyday existence, simply being heard can often feel like an uphill battle. We frequently hesitate to make our presence felt, worried that disrupting the peace will label us demanding or difficult. Yet, life teaches us that quiet compliance rarely breaks cycles. There are pivotal moments when you must summon the audacity to interrupt the status quo, command the room, and make people pay attention to what truly matters.
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