Someone mentioned that self-confidence is the key factor here.
If you can look in the mirror knowing you’ve done things the right way—without a trail of past mistakes hanging over your head like a shadow—you’re halfway there. But first, you need the foundation. In today's world, without a solid education, navigating through all the nonsense becomes an uphill battle.
Once you have that education under your belt, you know what you want, and you possess enough grit to pick yourself up after being knocked down two or three times, I believe you'll earn the respect of those around you.
At the end of the day, if you don't respect yourself, you can't expect anyone else to.
One needs to be disciplined, yet fair.
It isn't easy, but it works.
Surround yourself with people, but don't get too attached. People tend to let you down; that's just the nature of life.
Good luck.
If you can look in the mirror knowing you’ve done things the right way—without a trail of past mistakes hanging over your head like a shadow—you’re halfway there. But first, you need the foundation. In today's world, without a solid education, navigating through all the nonsense becomes an uphill battle.
Once you have that education under your belt, you know what you want, and you possess enough grit to pick yourself up after being knocked down two or three times, I believe you'll earn the respect of those around you.
At the end of the day, if you don't respect yourself, you can't expect anyone else to.
One needs to be disciplined, yet fair.
It isn't easy, but it works.
Surround yourself with people, but don't get too attached. People tend to let you down; that's just the nature of life.
Good luck.