three things. First, decouple your sense of self-worth from others’ approval. Recognize that external validation is unnecessary. Second, acknowledge that there’s seldom a need to be “the best” at anything. In most cases, the pursuit of being the absolute best is predicated on seeking external validation. It’s a fool’s errand. Third, accept that you can excel at anything without being “the best.” In fact, you’re likely to experience more growth and develop multiple areas of expertise when you’re not hyper focused on dominating one single practice. Don’t compete to be the top contender. That’ll
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