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Shaking off underestimation
When you are underestimated, it's vital to know that the situation has nothing to do with your capabilities. It might be triggered by racism, gender, age, etc.
Consider what you can control. You can't control how others behave, but you can focus on what you can control, such as your values.
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Value yourself
Don't underestimate your value. Be the first person to put you in the right place. You belong up here, not down there.
When you realize that a person underestimates you by trying to shame, gaslight, or humiliate you, turn the tables in the moment. "We're going to h...
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Find strategic support, play the long game
It can be beneficial to align yourself with supportive people who are also working toward similar goals. For example, connecting with other women who are driven, desire to do more, or are competitive in a healthy way.
Be committed to a long view of your vi...
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Expand your social circle
If you're feeling underestimated professionally, it could help to break away from prejudiced social circles and reach beyond your job or industry to connect with others.
Consider joining some intellectual group not connected to your job so that you can rel...
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Feeling underestimated
Many of us can feel underestimated. You're excellent at work, but you may not be paid your worth, or your potential is not acknowledged. Your parents can't believe you made the dean's List. Some of your friends are surprised when you meet someone great.
These messages can be painf...
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1. Values can't control our bad values to follow.
2. Don't believe that you know anything with certainty, for it keeps you from improving.
3. Trying to leave a legacy might run your life.
Trying to not give a f*ck about most of the things is that you'll be able to give one about...
Stop Trying to Impress People
Humans are not the object that you need to impress. They are neither worthy nor unworthy. They are just like you are.
You can't control others. Why not focus entirely on controlling your conduct and centering it around values that make you respect yourself?
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Hold Values You Control
Focus on things that you can control. See when people around you stay taking control of your life, you stop taking taking control of your little steps. Start taking small steps that you can control. They are intangible assets. With time they will compound which will make you shine among others.
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