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One thing that stands in the way of success is your ability to believe in yourself.

We’ve touched on this in the attitude sections, but there’s more to it than just having a positive attitude. You must believe in yourself.

“So how do I do THAT?” you might be asking me right about now. “I’m really not good at very much… So-and-so at my office doesn’t struggle with anything.

That’s why s/he succeeds!” I’m sorry – did we begin a whine-fest here? Who’s bringing the cheese to go with the whine?

Everyone struggles with *something*, whether or not you know what that something is. If you struggle with your self-esteem, then you’re probably comparing yourself to other people and using a measuring stick that’s not even remotely accurate as you bash yourself and your own abilities.

The first thing you need to do is sit down with a piece of paper and start to write down the things at which you are genuinely good. I mean things like “I brush my teeth twice a day,” and “I’m organized.” For every skill or task that you OWN (and it doesn’t matter what it is), there is a way to put those abilities to good use and a way to make it your own personal success story.

Now that you’ve done that, think about Continue reading »