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“don't believe your own shit”
What It Means
Maintain humility and objectivity about yourself even while building confidence
Why It Matters
Balances the confidence-building from believers with necessary self-awareness and humility
When It's True
When you need to stay grounded despite external praise and validation
When It's Risky
When it prevents you from developing necessary confidence or when taken to extremes of self-doubt
How to Apply
Balance external belief with internal objectivity
Question your own assumptions regularly
Maintain humility while building confidence
Example Scenario
“After receiving praise from successful people, you maintain perspective by remembering you're still learning and have much to prove”
Related Knowledge
Penny Stock to Blue Chip Framework
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you're a penny stock but they see you as a blue chip
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