Affirmations can often feel invalidating and like a shortcut to feeling better without actually putting in the work. The speaker shares her own experience and encourages real action instead of relying on affirmations alone.
Self-doubt can act as a safety mechanism to keep one grounded and humble, preventing an overinflated ego or arrogance. Individuals who lack self-doubt may border on arrogance and should recognize the importance of humility.
Being positive and nice may be difficult, but the benefits it brings are tremendous, similar to exercise. You feel better at the end of the day and at the end of life.
Maintaining a billion-dollar wealth takes the same level of effort as maintaining $1,000 because it can simply be put in a bank account. The focus should be directed towards growing businesses and interests instead of solely maintaining wealth.
The act of spreading positivity by being kind to strangers can make them see us as worthy and is a reminder that we all have value, despite the negative messages we may receive. While it's important to work on personal growth, it's equally important to recognize and acknowledge our worth and the worth of others through small acts of kindness.