As most of us know, the proper attitude toward ourselves is called “good self-esteem.” But self-esteem isan art. An art of balance. A balance between thinking too little of ourselves, and thinking too much ofourselves. The name for thinking too much of ourselves is “egotism.” So, how do we adopt the proper attitude toward our gifts–speaking of them honestly, humbly, gratefully–without sounding egotistical? Just this: the more you see your own gifts clearly, the more youmust pay attention to the gifts that others have. The more sensitive you become to how unusual you are, themore you must become sensitive to how unusual those around you are. The more you pay attention toyourself, the more you must pay attention to others. The more you ponder the mystery of You, the more youmust ponder the mystery of all those you encounter, every loved one, every friend, every acquaintance, every stranger. Self-esteem is an art. It is the art of balance. A balance between thinking too little of ourselves, andthinking too much of ourselves. But we can only think too much of ourselves if we lose sight of others. Look at yourself, but equally look at them–with wonder. That is the proper attitude we all should set as our goal. . Richard N. Bolles
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We are all unique individuals. It is the way we are each different from other people, but what makes us all alike. We are similar because we are all human, but we are different because our personalities, interests, occupations and experiences are different. Everyone has their own beliefs and ideas.

You have to live your own life the way you want to live it. All of us should respect each other. There are some things that everyone does not do.

Some people do not think the same way, speak the same language or have the same religion as others. It is okay if you like someone else's music, like their style of talking or like their hobbies and preferences.

Source: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012: A Practical Manual For Jobhunters And Careerchangers

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