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Re:How the self-esteem craze took over America (2017) by Taylor_OD on Saturday November 28, 2020 @03:27PM (#25240247)
You have to believe there is a chance you will succeed or you will not put in the work to do so. But you don't have to believe that you will be successful despite all odds.

Elon Musk knew the chances of failure. He also knew the chance that he would succeed. The potential chance at success outweighed the potential loose from failure. That was my equation as an entrepreneur. I knew it was possible I would fail but the upside of success drew me in regardless.

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Re:How the self-esteem craze took over America (2017) by Retric on Saturday November 28, 2020 @04:00PM (#25240493)
Plenty of successes where accidents, someone inherited a business, or pivoted a hobby, or whatnot. You need to put effort in, but the reason you do doesn’t need to related to seeking wealth.

You don’t hear about these people as few people push much past 100m unless wealth or fame is inherently a goal.

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