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Sell yourself short

Sell yourself short
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  • Everybody wants your attention. Even the notifications popping out of your smartphones fight for your attention.We’re pretty liberal with how freely we spend our time, and sometimes it’s the obligations we impose on ourselves regarding what our family, friends, and relatives will think about us. But, at some point, you have to ask yourself, “What am I getting in return?” So be more conscious of how you spend your time and where you’ll spend your time.

  • Too many people don’t acknowledge their efforts in the name of being humble. They diminish their capabilities to be polite. You don’t have to be cocky, but you don’t have to sell yourself short too.

  • Be confident and accept if you can solve a problem that others can not. You might even forget what you’re worth if you sell yourself cheaply too often. Always respect yourself and know what you’re worth, and stop giving people discounts.

But that’s just my take. Comment and share yours


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Written by Garv Chawla · Stoic of the Day
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