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3. Underestimating abilities

3. Underestimating abilities

They often underestimate their abilities and skills. They may excel in certain areas, but they'll dismiss their achievements as luck or timing rather than acknowledging their own capabilities.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect explains that people with low ability at a task overestimate their ability, while those with high ability underestimate their capabilities. This is often true for smart people with low self-esteem.

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We will delve into behaviors commonly displayed by smart people with low self-esteem. By understanding these behaviors is the first step towards addressing and improving self-esteem. So let's get started.

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