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How do I overcome my self-esteem problem? How do I get smarter? How do I start to figure out what I want?

Overcome your self-esteem problem by realizing that you are all that you have. The person you see in the mirror will be with you infinity. You may as well begin to like him. Realize that you possess many of the same chateristics as the people you admire. If they can do it (whoever they are, and whatever it is) so can you. The grass on the other side has been greener for ages; remember it still has to be mowed.

The secret to becoming smarter can be as complex as going back to school full time or as simple as taking a trip to the library for some self study classes.

They key to figuring out what you want is to look back to your youth. Remember the things that made you the happiest; the things that you enjoyed doing and would do for free if you had to. Make a list of these things and put your energy and focus on the top two items on your list.

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