Contrast that to the giver

Contrast that to the giver. And give her her self-confidence, no matter what others think. The giver is happy with giving to others. There are limitless opportunities to give to others. The giver gets energy from serving others. Their physical, comfort, or secondary.

— from The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection) · Don't Mind If I Do: How To Transform Your Life With The Power of Jewish Mindfulness

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Hold yourself accountable the plain way, in writing, tracking your own progress where you can see it. And learn to give, because the giver's confidence does not hang on what anyone else thinks, and the chances to give are limitless. Their enemy is the same in both cases: a hunger to be owed. […] Build your character on purpose. You are not set like plaster: pick one trait, set small goals, act the part, and track it in a log. Choose optimism over pessimism, humility over pride, grit over giving up, and generosity over entitlement. Reflect daily, but reflect — don't brood. Spend a few minutes each night on a handful of honest questions; just be sure you are evaluating to improve, not circling to torment yourself. — The Relationship With Yourself (Traits/Reflection)

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