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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

1

Balance external belief with internal objectivity

2

Question your own assumptions regularly

3

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