What is Badass?: A List

1) First and foremost is confidence. If you have confidence, it doesn't matter what
you look like, what you wear, or how much you weigh. If you are confident in
yourself, nothing else really matters. That confidence will shine through whatever
you do, and everyone will know that you are awesome! For some of us though, all
that extra stuff might boost our confidence, and that's okay too.

2) Know how to protect yourself, physically and emotionally. That being said,
know when to trust somebody, when to fall in love, and when to ask for help.
That's the one thing that I've never liked about the traditional movie/TV badass
chick. They are always emotionally closed off and hard. Not cool. Friends and
family are your greatest assets.

3) Know your talents and use them to your advantage.

4) Know your weaknesses and continuously work to improve on them.

5) Don't be scared to try new things.

6) Own your sexuality. Live it, love it, use it.

7) Know that you always have a choice and that your choices will create your
future.

8) Learn that some people are just assholes. Forget them.

9) Face your fears. One of my favorite pieces of advice is to "Do one thing
everyday that scares you." Seriously, what better way is there to grow than to
push your limits daily?

10) Know your style and embrace it. If you can rock sweatpants and still feel sexy
then you do what you do, girlfriend.

11) Do your best or don't bother.

12) Stand up straight, hold your head up, and look people in the eye.

13) Learn to strut in heals.

14) Be ruthless in pursuing your dreams.

15) Know what you want.

16) Trust your instincts.

17) Take care of your friends and family; expect them to do the same.

18) Know when to say no.

19) Learn that trust is earned.

20) Take care of your body.

21) Have at least one signature accessory.

22) Be an enigma.


To be continued another day...