Assess yourself honestly. Be honest in our estimate of ourselves, measuring our capabilities by what was given to each of us. Do not think too lowly of yourself or more highly than you ought. Assess yourself honestly – know what you have to offer, no more and no less.
Don’t take success too seriously. Counteract this pride by constant reminders of the brevity of life and the frailty of wealth. One way to do this is to ponder your wealth in a cemetery and remember that neither of the two is buried with you.
Celebrate the significance of others. A kindergarten going boy came home from the audition for the graduation concert. “Mommy, Mommy,” he announced, “I’ve got a part. I’ve been chosen to sit in the audience and clap and cheer.” When you have a chance to clap and cheer, do you take it? If you do, your head is starting to fit your hat size.
Don’t demand your parking space. Demanding respect is like chasing a butterfly. Chase it and it will fly away from you. Be still and it may light on your shoulder. Do not praise yourself, let others do it.
Live at the foot of the cross. Do you feel a need for affirmation? Does your self-esteem need attention? You don’t need to drop off names or show off. You need to pause at the foot of the cross and be reminded of this; the maker of the heavens and the earth would rather die for your then to live without you, so if you need to brag, brag about that!
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