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THINK LIKE A CHAMPION
It’s very important to be your own best friend. As Mark Twain
put it, be comfortable with your own approval. A lot of times, peo-
ple will enjoy belittling your accomplishments as well as your am-
bitions. If you are steadfast in your self-respect, that will not even
bother you because you will be able to see those people as the
small fries that they are. Critics serve their own purpose, and that’s
fine, because you’ll be smart enough to serve your own purpose,
too. Think about it: If you can’t say great things about yourself,
who do you think will? So don’t be afraid to toot your own horn
when you’ve done something worth tooting about. Let’s end with
another statement from Mark Twain: “I am opposed to million-
aires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position.”

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