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Originally Posted by Mediocre
So why do self help books always have you list out things you're good at? Isn't that counter-productive if the person really isn't good at anything (by definition good = better than average)? I feel worse since I couldn't even compete the exercise! Satisfaction and contentment are very difficult for me. I was hoping for specific actions that worked for others who solved their low esteem issues. What did you find that finally broke through the barrier and led to real progress? Something specific you read? A certain method or activity?
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I read many self-help books my self, and found most of them not helpful as well. The only thing that I find useful is that to be grounded in principles and be genuine. I'm trying to implement these.
I assume you are talking about social life. If you are talking about work, aspiring for better skills and performance is a good thing, but the problem lies when you think that you are not good enough now, which may discourage you from continuing. I think some satisfaction of your current situation is required to push forward.