Don’t do it because it is right.
Don’t do it to avoid a fight.
Don’t do it because you like it.
Don’t do it for the satisfaction, wealth, fame, or applause.
Don’t do it to look good in front of others.
Don’t do it because someone told you to.
Don’t do it to prove something.
Don’t do it to disprove something.
Don’t do it to feel safe or secure.
Don’t do it to escape your fear.
Don’t do it for attention or praise.
Don’t do it to punish or reward yourself.
Don’t do it to please a crowd.
Don’t do it to avoid being lonely.
Don’t do it because it’s easy.
Don’t do it because it’s expected.
Don’t do it to belong.
Don’t do it to compete, win or defeat someone.
Don’t do it because the world is watching.
Don’t do it because you think it will impress me.
Don’t do it to buy peace at home.
Don’t do it for a pat on the back.
Don’t do it to feel superior.
Don’t do it to hide your weakness.
Don’t do it because you fear missing out.
Don’t do it for tomorrow’s comfort, or today’s compulsion.
Don’t do it for yesterday’s guilt.
Don’t do it to compensate.
Don’t do it because everyone else is doing it.
Don’t do it because no one else is doing it.
Don’t do it to be remembered.
Don’t do it to be forgotten.
Do it…
Do it because you want to do it.
Do it because it is true to who you are.
And when you do, son, stand by it— but only if you want to.
Dad