It’s easy to fall into the trap of overthinking what others think of us—until you realize they’re not thinking of you nearly as much as you think. Today’s Thought of the Day and Question of the Day explore the fine line between perception and reality—and the unexpectedly deep life lessons hiding in something as tragic as single ply toilet paper.
Let’s talk about what really matters… and what just rubs us the wrong way.
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🧠 Thought of the Day:
“You probably wouldn’t worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do.” — Olin Miller
This one hits in that uncomfortable-but-freeing part of the gut.
I’ve wasted more hours than I care to admit replaying conversations, wondering if someone took something I said the wrong way. Or worse—if they didn’t even notice I said anything at all. And honestly? That second possibility is far more likely.
Most people are too busy worrying about themselves to be judging you. That outfit you regret? Forgotten. That awkward joke? Didn’t land, but also didn’t scar anyone’s soul. That email you read three times and still sent with a typo? Yeah, nobody cared.
This quote is the kind of mental floss we need to keep our egos from getting infected.
🤔 Question of the Day:
What is something more disappointing than single ply toilet paper?
Oh, we’re going there.
Single ply TP is a betrayal. A thin, scratchy reminder that someone, somewhere, chose cost over compassion. It’s the equivalent of a half-hearted hug or a decaf coffee when you asked for espresso. It looks like help—but it hurts.
So, what’s more disappointing?
- Wi-Fi that connects but doesn’t actually work
- Your favorite snack being “discontinued”
- When someone replies “k” to a heartfelt message
- Or let’s be honest: a text that says “Can we talk?”
Life’s full of little letdowns. But like the toilet paper dilemma, we get to choose whether we want to tolerate the cheap stuff or upgrade our standards.
💬 Let’s Keep This Going
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