little bets - by kel - the (un)comfy corner
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on building self-trust from first-hand experience
the proof is in the pudding I used to heavily identify with being a ‘do-er.’ In one of my university application essays I was asked to list three words that people in my circle would use to describe me, and among them was do-er. This meant whatever I said I would do, I always followed through with it. I realized though this was only true when it came down to not disappointing other people. In my executive positions with clubs and organizations, I tried so hard to be the perfect president, perfect VP, or perfect designer. I only ever followed through with my commitments when it meant not…
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