One of my NYU students who is also seeking to master skills of human relations borrowed one from Dale Carnegie the other day – “Begin with praise and honest appreciation” of others.
That’s a good one for ourselves as well.
We are exposed to criticism all day long – some blatant, some subtle.
It’s also not a bad thing to be able to praise and appreciate yourself as an instant confidence boost.
It’s nice to have someone else point out your good points, but sometimes that can be a long wait.
Be proud to recognize the good in you when you see it.
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