Remind yourself regularly that you are better than you think you are. Successful people are not superhuman. Success does not require a super-intellect. Nor is there anything mystical about success. And success isn't based on luck. Successful people are just ordinary folks who have developed belief in themselves and what they do. Never - yes, never - sell yourself short.
D J Scwartz
I imagine principles are important to successful people? Today I found our neighbour is dumping trash in our bin, so I had more stuff I'll leave until the next pickup.
Am I principled to be annoyed, and call the city to see what my options are, or am I just petty? I know that being assertive means knowing my rights, but am I just looking to be difficult?