I have a friend who always thinks the worst thing is going to happen to him.
He cannot even enjoy his successes.
Self-sabotage is lowering the bar so low that it becomes easier to succeed.
But my friend never enjoys his victories.
I’ve known him for a long time and in college he always thought he failed the test but was frequently the one who got the A.
Attacking yourself – and that’s what self-sabotage really is – is not how to live a happy and successful life.
If it’s worth your time, it’s worth your positive energy and hard work.
Whatever happens happens but you’ve done your best.
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