I’ve fallen victim to mush-mouthed positive rhetoric and cynical self-flagellation.  Now I just strive to be honest.  If I’m inept then I’m inept.  If I’m good then I’m good.   I evaluate myself without getting emotional, or judging my self-worth.

Because I’ve realized that if I’m not honest with myself, then I have no idea where to start, or how to get where I want to go.