“Cool means being able to hang with yourself. All you have to ask yourself is Is there anybody I'm afraid of Is there anybody who if I walked into a room and saw I'd get nervous I don't think so”
— Prince
Simplified Meaning:
Being cool means being comfortable with who you are. Imagine you are at a party, and when you walk into a room, you don't feel scared or nervous about seeing anyone there. You feel confident and at ease because you know you're okay just as you are, without needing approval from others. Think about a time when you felt good about yourself, like when you aced a test or helped a friend. That feeling is what it means to "hang with yourself" – you're your own best company. This idea encourages you to be so sure of yourself that no one can make you feel nervous or less than you are. By embracing this mindset, you can walk into any room or situation with confidence, knowing that you don’t need anyone else's validation to feel good about who you are. This can help in all areas of life, from work to social situations, by reducing anxiety and increasing self-assurance.
