WHAT IS A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE?
A positive self-image is not: Self-centered egotism. In fact, if you want a formula for failing and misery, the first ingredient is to think only of yourself. Those who think only of themselves and what they want find it hard to be happy with anything they get, and most of their personal relationships are frustrating and disappointing. Gaining the respect and cooperation of others is difficult at best. Disdain for others. Those who have strong, healthy self-images dont look down at others, tear others down, need to win or be right, and are rarely critical of others achievements. Personal complacency, laziness, procrastination, and lying. These are traits of those who take little or no responsibility, or who make excuses, give alibis, use rationalizations, and always defend themselves. A doctor, CA, or anyone else can never rise higher than self-image. You can only grow to the level of who you are inside your skin. If you have a self-image of failure, you will find a way to fail, despit
