In the past even I was afraid of my own greatness, therefore I could not stand in front of mirrors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims past humility or fear prevented them from acknowledging their own success.
- In plain terms
- I was afraid of my own greatness in the past.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognizing self worth can be difficult.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle your own success?
Another view
This sounds like self-deprecating humor or exaggeration.
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