You're the best thing that ever happened to you: how confidence changes everything

At Steemit, we're all a bit of a rebel. We're not here to chase other people's approval or work for someone else. We're building our lives, our projects, our freedom. But without confidence in ourselves, it's all empty. Confidence is when you know that even if things went wrong today, you'll do better tomorrow. Failed a post? Didn't rack up the upvotes? Broke a deal? Dumped the girl? Yeah, it happens. Here's another example: yesterday I got scammed by scammers for a large sum of money. Yeah, my wife and I are gonna have to work harder to recover. But what difference does that make in the big picture? Nothing, really. I'm smarter, more careful and, damn it, richer - at least in terms of experience, which I'm sure will save me in the future and lead me to new heights.
Mistakes, failures, even painful ones, are not losses. They are lessons that make you stronger. At Steemit, we value uniqueness: every post you make, every idea you have, every step you take is part of your journey. It doesn't matter how cool you are on the outside or how many tokens you have if you're not in harmony with yourself on the inside. Bad day at work? That's just a day that went by. A bad deal? It's an experience that will lead to the deal of your life. A breakup? There's a person waiting somewhere already, who will love you with all their heart.
We at Steemit are a community of those who aren't afraid to fall down and get up. We write, we create, we share, we build our future. But to make it work, remember: you are your greatest asset. Not upvotes, not STEEM, not other people's words. It's you. Believe in yourself like you believe in the blockchain that holds this platform together. Work on yourself like you work on your posts. And know this: every mistake is a step towards your best day. Your best post, your best deal, your best moment - they're on their way.
So friends, let's write, create, and believe in ourselves. Steemit is not just a platform, it's our chance to show the world that we can do anything. What helps you get up after failures? Share in the comments - let's inspire each other!