“Unveiling the Paradox: 7 Surprising Traits of Highly Intelligent Individuals Struggling with Self-Worth”
But downplaying success doesn’t make you humble—it just reinforces the idea that you’re never good enough, no matter how much you achieve.
3) They set impossible standards for themselves
Nothing ever feels good enough.
No matter how much they accomplish, they always believe they could have done more, done it better, or done it faster.
They hold themselves to standards they would never expect from anyone else. If a friend made a mistake, they’d offer reassurance. If they make a mistake, they tear themselves apart.
