“Unveiling the Paradox: 7 Surprising Traits of Highly Intelligent Individuals Struggling with Self-Worth”
Failure isn’t just disappointing—it feels personal, like proof that they were never as capable as people thought.
So, they push harder. Work longer. Demand more from themselves than is reasonable. But no amount of achievement silences that nagging voice telling them they should be doing better.
And the saddest part? They rarely stop to appreciate how far they’ve already come.
4) They struggle to accept compliments
A simple “you did a great job” shouldn’t be so hard to accept.
But for highly intelligent people with low self-worth, compliments can feel uncomfortable—even undeserved.
