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What does it mean?
Self-belief was stronger than external validation. The speaker relied on their own faith in themselves.
In plain terms
I believed in myself more than others believed in me.
What can you take from it?
Trust yourself more than others trust you.

Where it applies

  • career challenges
  • creative work
  • personal struggles

Putting it to work

  • building confidence
  • self-affirmation
  • networking

Questions to consider

  • Who believes in you?
  • Do you believe in yourself?

Another view

External support is often helpful for success.

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