Beautiful women are everywhere. For a successful man, that is rarely the problem. His real advantage is the value he has built—his character, competence, resources, discipline, influence, and purpose.

Successful men are scarce. So instead of obsessing over who left you, take adding value to your life more seriously.

Don't beg someone to stay. Don't force anyone to choose you.

Become the kind of man whose value speaks for itself.

If you lose someone, don't lose yourself with them. Build yourself until your absence becomes noticeable—not because you manipulated them, but because you became better.

Your goal is not to be someone's only option.

Your goal is to become an excellent option.

— Watchman-Stephen