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Choose A Noble Animal, Receive Some Sage Advice

Don't say anything to yourself that you would deem too harsh to say to your best friend.

There is a difference between self-criticism and self-flagellation.

There will always be someone that appears to be doing better than you, but that doesn't diminish your accomplishments.

Comparing yourself to others will never do you any good.

They may not remember exactly what you said, but they won't forget if you made them feel small or like the most important person in the world.

People never forget how you make them feel.

Everyone is human and prone to mistakes, take comfort from the knowledge that everyone is prone to occasional self-doubt, and you're not alone.

Don't worry, no one really knows what they're doing.

Being assertive doesn't mean reacting to every act of aggression, it means knowing when to stand your ground.

Learn to pick your battles.

The good times and the bad times are all temporary, so don't take the former for granted and don't let the latter crush you.

Remember that everything is transient.

In reality, there isn't a deadline for when you should accomplish a certain milestone, if you choose to accomplish it at all. A degree is still a degree, whatever your age.

Accomplishments shouldn't be diminished over time.

Listen to the criticism and really consider if it's valid instead of immediately going on the defense

Listen to other peoples criticism before being defensive.

Criticising people for no valid reason only ever makes you look bad.

Badmouthing others says more about you than it does about them.

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