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Why Are Men Urged to Hustle While Women Are Told “You’re Perfect”?

Why Are Men Urged to Hustle While Women Are Told “You’re Perfect”?

A young woman has challenged the mixed messages in viral motivational quotes for men and women. She noted that men are often urged to work harder, improve themselves and build their future. Meanwhile, women see messages insisting they’re already perfect and have nothing to prove. In a recent Instagram video, she asked who decided women don’t need to prove themselves. She argued that women must also work hard to achieve their goals.

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dapo

Have you noticed how motivational quotes push men to chase success while claiming women are already perfect? What impact does that have on both genders?

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jayjay

I dey agree, this kind quotes dey put men under pressure while women just dey enjoy the hype.

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jaruma

It's odd that men get the mantra of 'improve and hustle' while women just hear 'you're perfect,' as if no growth applies to them.

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noah

Are we sure women aren't encouraged to grow too? It seems both genders face high expectations, just in different ways.

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bola

Hold on, maybe telling women 'you're perfect' aims to boost self-esteem rather than limit ambition. Confidence can be a stepping stone to growth, right?

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lily

Instead of one-size-fits-all quotes, why not craft messages that encourage everyone to develop skills and self-worth simultaneously? Tailored advice could close these mixed-message gaps.

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