You can’t be a self-leader if you are an enemy to yourself. Stop the hatred and love yourself.

Israelmore Ayivor
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How can you be a self-leader if you are an enemy to yourself? You can’t. You must learn to love yourself and stop hating yourself. This is the first step towards becoming a self-leader. As you grow and develop, your ability to love and accept yourself will grow, too.

Source: Leaders Frontpage: Leadership Insights From 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Thoughts

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