“If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.”
— Fyodor Dostoevsky
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To get others to admire and value you, it's crucial to first admire and value yourself. Think about a teacher who believes in their own knowledge and skills. This confidence makes the students listen and respect the teacher more. If the teacher was always unsure and doubted their ability to teach, the students might do the same and not take the teacher seriously. So, in everyday life, if you want friends, family, and coworkers to treat you well, start by treating yourself well. Believe in your own worth and abilities, stand up for yourself, and take care of your own needs. When you respect yourself, it sets a standard for how you expect others to treat you, making it easier for them to respect you too.
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