Curtis Reid

Not everyone who says they’re happy for you… actually is. Some people smile in your face — but deep down? They’re hoping you fail. They change the subject when you share good news. They’ve always got a reason why your idea won’t work. They don’t say it. They won’t admit it. But you can feel it. That’s the evil eye. And it doesn’t always come from strangers. Sometimes it comes from people you call friends. People you trust. So protect your energy. Stay aware. And keep winning anyway. 😊 The evil eye is always watching. Let it watch you win. #standaretopost #mindset #confidence #growth #protectyourenergy @stanforcreators

You see the wins. You don’t see the work behind them. The early mornings. The rejection. The consistency when motivation isn’t there. Most growth happens in private. #standaretopost #modellife #behindthescenes #mindset #consistency @stanforcreators

Self-criticism isn’t motivation. It’s sabotage I used to think being hard on myself would make me better. It didn’t 👇 Self-criticism doesn’t build confidence — it destroys it. Every time you tear yourself apart for trying, you make it harder to try again. You’re not lazy. You’re not behind. You’re learning. Stop punishing yourself for being human. #standaretopost #selfworth #mindset #confidence #selfgrowth @stanforcreators

A few moments from the last couple of weeks ✨ #standaretopost #lifelately #funtimes #moments #life @stanforcreators

Wasteman might be one of the most underrated films right now! #standaretopost #cinema #selfconfident #selfcare #relatable @stanforcreators

I used to feel weird about this... #standaretopost #cinema #mindset #selfconfidence #datenight @stanforcreators

The little things hit different!😃❤️ Spring is approaching! ☀️ #littlethings #springiscoming #standaretopost #goodweather #happiness @stanforcreators

Did you know I moved to Japan to teach English? 🇯🇵 Back in 2012, I was working in London and felt a strong urge to see more of the world — not just travel, but truly live somewhere completely different. So one evening I went home, did some research, and discovered TEFL teaching. I signed up for a course that same week. I thought it would be easy… it humbled me very quickly. It was intense, but I passed. Within two weeks of qualifying, I was on a flight to Tokyo to teach at Shane English School. I had no long-term plan. Just a feeling that this experience would change me. And it did. I lived in Japan for a year and a half — cycling over 10 miles a day to work, exploring Shibuya at night, discovering Japanese cuisine, experiencing J-pop culture, and even cycling 100km to Mount Fuji with friends, before taken on that epic climb. Reaching the top was incredible… but I actually suffered from altitude sickness up there. It wasn’t glamorous at all. It was tough. Humbling. Uncomfortable. And that’s what made it unforgettable. (Also shoutout to 7/11 for the snack overload after that long ride — my stomach definitely paid the price 😂) It wasn’t always easy. But it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Sometimes the bold moves — the uncomfortable ones — end up shaping you the most. If you’re thinking about travelling and earning at the same time, TEFL might just give you the adventure you didn’t know you needed. #standaretopost #Japan #Tokyo #traveljapan #travelgram @stanforcreators

Same run. Different intensity 🏃🏾‍♂️💨 #running #standaretopost #runningmotivation #run #fitnesslife @stanforcreators

Modern gentleman vibes for @blakemillfashion 🕴🏾✨ #standaretopost #menswear #gentleman #luxuryfashion #luxury

People-pleasing isn’t kindness. It’s self-betrayal #standaretopost #mindsetmatters #selfworth #relatable #knowyourworth @stanforcreators

It’s cold. Still showed up. 💪🏾❄️ #standaretopost #workoutmotivation #fitnessmotivation #noexcuses #consistency @stanforcreators