4. Trust your values, not your emotions.
Do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
We admire people who are able to put aside their feelings and emotions (fear, discomfort, popularity) and choose their values instead.
This is the source of our admiration for our heroes and it’s also the source of our esteem for ourselves.
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When you have healthy self-esteem, you basically like yourself.
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