“There will always be people who are smarter and more talented than you are.”
In terms of parental pep talks, this isn’t the stuff of inspiration. My mom first said this to me when I was in junior high and feeling ‘less than.’ She could have taken a lot of angles to soothe her frizzy haired, slightly odd daughter, but instead she chose clear-eyed honesty that didn’t do much for me in the moment, but has come to serve as somewhat of a mantra for me…
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Read MoreAre you your own worst critic? Do you beat yourself up for all of the things you don't know or for your mistakes? Do you compare yourself to others? Do you hate admitting when you don't know something? Do you get defensive when someone contradicts you or challenges you? …
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