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The 7 Reasons We Fail

Success

Losers rationalize and have a book full of excuses to tell you why they couldn’t succeed. Poor self-esteem. Poor self-esteem is a lack of self-respect and self-worth. People with low self-confidence are constantly trying to find themselves rather than creating the person they want to be.

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My Way: 12 Things That Keep Me Succeeding Every Day

Success

What’s the last book you’ve read that inspired you? It’s an incredibly powerful book. It’s critical to build your self-esteem around something [in your character] that is anti-fragile, as Nassim Taleb defines it —not something that is resilient but rather something that actually gets stronger the more it encounters stressors.

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4 Ways to Truly Forgive and Forget

Success

In his seminal book, Forgiveness Is a Choice , Robert Enright, Ph.D., If a parent made you feel inadequate growing up, does your self-esteem still suffer ? This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. How to forgive and forget So are you ready to lighten up?

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Is Your Job Flushing Your Self-Esteem Down the Toilet?

On The Job

Most bosses have read at least a few articles or even some books that offer advice along the lines of "Employee Recognition in Five Seconds a Day" or "Meaningless Pats on the Back -- How It Can Work For You." They're just another body filling a spot at a company that gives them a paycheck, but does little for their self-esteem.

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These 4 Small, Consistent Changes Helped Me Reach My Potential

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The very fact that you’re reading this article makes me feel like you’ve run into the following problem: You always feel like you could be doing more. Are the books I’m reading good enough? Gratitude has been proven to improve self-esteem, potentially help you sleep better and even improve your overall well-being.

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How I Became a Morning Person (and How You Can, Too)

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A heightened level of self-esteem. Or it could be getting more time with a book I’m currently reading. This article was published in August 2016 and has been updated. Before I go to sleep, I like to think about something exciting that I have planned for the next morning. So maybe that should be step No.

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My Dream Job Didn’t Work Out—What Now?

Success

Another core genius is compiling and writing books. Along with my co-author Mark Victor Hansen and others, I have written, co-authored, compiled and edited more than 200 books. People like to be around those who have a healthy self-esteem and are achieving their goals. Don’t overlook the power of frustration.