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🌪️ Stress nearly broke me. From the very beginning of my life, it was like my constant shadow—eating away at my body, mind, and spirit. Doctors, quick fixes, “just relax”… none of it touched the real problem.

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🌟 Confidence Isn't Cockiness—It's a Superpower! 🌟

Have you ever been told that being confident means you're cocky or arrogant? Maybe you've heard that loving yourself makes you stuck up or full of yourself? 🧐 Let's flip that script!

True confidence isn't about thinking you're better than anyone else. It's about recognising your worth and embracing who you are, flaws and all. When you truly love yourself, you're not obsessed with trying to prove anything to others—you're secure in your skin. And that, my friends, is where the magic happens! ✨

Take a look at Oprah Winfrey—she's a beacon of self-love and confidence. Yet, she's one of the most generous and down-to-earth people out there. Or think of Keanu Reeves, who's known for his humility and kindness despite his success. These people are proof that confidence doesn't mean arrogance; it means knowing who you are and using your gifts to uplift others. 🌱

In fact, those who lack confidence often overcompensate, coming across as cocky or standoffish. But when you’re genuinely confident, you’re free to be kind, generous, and humble because you’re not living in fear of judgment. ❤️

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🙏 Gratitude Post 🙏

I'm beyond humbled by this testimonial from Jeremy West. 🌟 Hearing how our work together has led to real changes, like gaining $5,000 and a mindset shift, fills me with so much gratitude. 🙌

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🌟 "I don't know if you can help me." 🌟

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth: A Confidence Journey. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: From Self-Doubt to Self-Worth: A Confidence Journey. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

🌟✨ Feeling incredibly grateful for this beautiful testimonial from Guy! His kind words truly mean the world to me. 🙏💖

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Hahahaha! This is hysterical.

It's a letter to the editor of The Guardian by Powderfinger's ex-drummer Jon Coghill with all the reasons Powderfinger should be voted as Brisbane's band.

It's classic.

"Dear editor,

Yeah, yeah, yeah, Guardian readers and staff, what a great idea this Brisbane music poll is. Of course, you’re all so cool; your songs of choice are soo alternative, soo punk, soo obscure.

And you can’t stop listening to independent darlings The Go-Betweens can you? I’m sure you own all of their albums. I’m sure they take pride of place on your vinyl record shelf.

Are you serious? What happened to Savage Garden? Kate Miller-Heidke? The Veronicas? The Bee Gees?

And what about Powderfinger? We’re getting votes – but we should be at the top of the heap. Is it because you just don’t think we were alternative, credible or cool enough?

The votes close on Tuesday. It’s time to change your minds once and for all.

1. Cool drinking games
From 1991 to 1996, Powderfinger members specialised in restraining other members of the band after they had devoured half a case of beer from the rider of another low-paying gig. The guilty party was usually packed into a derelict tour van unconscious and transported several hours to the next venue.

2. Indie ticket sales
Powderfinger played to less than 50 people on our first Kombi van tour of Sydney. We managed about 50 punters on our first tour of Victoria too, with a measly one payer at the Barwon Club near Geelong. Is that alternative or what?

3. Edgy tour bus
Powderfinger members have born the brunt of overheated and exploding tour vans more than any other Brisbane band. 1980s model HiAces, our preferred band bus, had the radiator between the driver’s and passenger seat that could explode right into your face if treated with any contempt. Usually 100kms from the nearest outback town.

Jon Coghill, drummer of Powderfinger, and Martin Lee, drummer of Regurgitator
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Jon Coghill, drummer of Powderfinger, and Martin Lee, drummer of Regurgitator, at Homebake Sydney 1997. Photograph: Supplied by Jon Coghill
4. Hardcore band room
Powderfinger’s first permanent band room in the old Target building in Fortitude Valley was hotly contested as a hotel room for local junkies and the target of burglars; same goes for the rooms that held Screamfeeder and Brasilia (Martin Lee from Regurgitator).

5. Highly credible blackouts
Powderfinger members have forgotten more Aria award after-parties than any other Brisbane band. Perhaps more than even Silverchair.

6. We survived Springfields
Powderfinger played legendary Oz rock venue Springfields in Kings Cross about 10 times in the 1990s and didn’t die. The gig, frequented by coked-up mobsters and rock royalty, was an active black hole. It spit out wasted musicians at dawn sometimes several days after their show.

7. Don’t touch us
Powderfinger members are still receiving treatment to rid themselves of bed bugs and dust mites from years camped in share rooms at backpacker hostels around the nation. These parasites live on human excrement in hostel carpets until their next unsuspecting victim arrives.

8. Pantera
Powderfinger supported anger-metal band Pantera, Oz rock greats the Angels and Canadian ooze rockers Moist. We are still dealing with related PTSD.

9. Good hustle
Sony Music once courted Powderfinger by offering them a “brand new HiAce”, a tour with Pearl Jam “if they ever come to Australia” and an account at rock fashion shop Wheels and Dolls Baby. We were very tempted but declined.

10. Very sorry
Powderfinger recorded a near-unsellable first LP called Parables for Wooden Ears. It sold next to nothing and is near unlistenable too.

Producer Tim Whitten and Powderfinger in 1997.
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Producer Tim Whitten and Powderfinger in 1997. Photograph: Supplied by Jon Coghill
So there you have it, Guardian coolsters. If that does not convince you Powderfinger is worthy of your vote, and that we were as alternative, cool and credible as the others, I don’t know what will.

Perhaps you will think about voting for some other so-called mainstream act from Brisbane as well.

Regards,

Jon Coghill
Powderfinger

PS This letter doesn’t reflect the feelings of the whole band.

PPS My vote goes to Regurgitator’s Kong Foo Sing".

Songs of Brisbane poll: 10 reasons why Powderfinger should beat the Go-Betweens | Jon Coghill In a letter to the editor, Powderfinger’s ex-drummer Jon Coghill goes hard at Guardian readers for being too cool – and lobbies Australia to vote for his band