The AI noted my “flaw”: “You hold yourself to a high standard—a nearly relentless drive to keep showing up for everyone else while putting your own needs on the back burner.” It called it a “healer’s flaw,” a phrase that felt both validating and, oddly enough, comforting. I hadn’t thought to apply the term to myself, but I recognized the truth in it immediately.
It’s no secret that we live in a society where failure isn’t accepted. We’re all expected to be successful, and if we fail, we are encouraged not to talk about it. But here’s an interesting question: Why do some people succeed when others don’t? What separates those who achieve from those who don’t achieve? The answer is the mindset.
Public speaking is often dubbed the ultimate fear, right up there with spiders and accidentally texting your ex. It’s incredibly nerve-wracking when you’re stepping into a space like mental health, where vulnerability is both celebrated and judged.
