The Myth of Needing To “Catch up” is Ruining Your Confidence

The Myth of Needing To “Catch up” is Ruining Your Confidence

The Myth of Needing To “Catch up” is Ruining Your ConfidenceShawn Hesmatpour
Published on: 26/08/2025

I used to always wake up every day with the pedal slammed to the floor. I woke up in a hurry, worked in a hurry, and even tried to “relax” in a hurry. I thought if I could just move faster than everyone else, I would out-earn them, out-shine them...

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