Thread by @amasad

There is a class of people who take offense at any show of confidence in one's abilities or conviction in one's mission in life.

They tend to be the kind who never had to fight a day in their lives, and that's not a coincidence.

@robkhenderson defines luxury beliefs as "ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while taking a toll on the lower classes."

I want to introduce a related idea here:

I believe that excessive modesty, self-deprecation, victim mindset, and refusal to take pride in oneself or work are "luxury attitudes."

These attitudes are pushed down from the top -- people who already made it or were born with a silver spoon.

When you're coming up unproven, you need to sell yourself. You need to be confident in your abilities. You have to attempt audacious projects. And you should tell your story because no one will tell it for you.

Also, humans are easily suggestible. If you tell yourself and others that you can accomplish great things, that you can learn anything, and get good at anything you put your mind to, then chances are, you'll be right.

To manifest a great life, tell yourself good stories. On the other hand, if you focus on your shortcomings and lack of fortune, you'll manifest a miserable life.

amasad.me/story

Finally, the best way to find your tribe is to project your ambition. Those who care about what you're aiming to accomplish will become allies. Don't sweat the haters with false modest sensibilities too much because they'll just look jealous as you achieve your purpose.