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Move toward the fear. When you identify a fear and discipline yourself to move toward it, it grows smaller and more manageable.

Address it head-on. Your self-esteem will go up and your self-respect will increase.

Self-esteem is good for confidence, but self-esteem that is bound to external success can be quite fickle. 

Think of yourself less and avoid the trap of tying your self-worth to external signals.

Self-esteem is the subjective evaluation of your own worth. There are two sources to fulfill this need:

1. The need for respect from others that is obtained from recognition and admiration.
2. The need for self-respect in the form of self-love, skill or aptitude....