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5. Avoidance of Risk

5. Avoidance of Risk

Risk-taking is often necessary for growth and success, but smart people with low self-esteem tend to avoid it at all costs.

  • They often avoid taking risks.
  • This is due to a fear of failure and potential damage to their self-esteem.
  • Their fear of failure and criticism can make any sort of risk seem overwhelming.
  • They may continue to stick to what they know and miss out on opportunities for growth.
  • They might rationalize their avoidance with logical reasons, but beneath it all is often a fear of not being good enough.

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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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