Well, I think there is a difference between being opinionated and wanting to force your opinion on other people. Somewhere in between voicing your opinion and becoming frustrated with people because you can't persuade them, you have to let go.
For myself, I don't equate my opinions with persuasion, at all. The point is not to change anyone's mind. It's all a learning process for me. It's how I figure things out.
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