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Theyre busy climbing the corporate ladder while Im over here writing my little stories at home. I then arrive at the awful conclusion that its because Im not doing as well as they are. As you might imagine, this has been not-great for my self-esteem. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock Its built into our DNA, she tells SELF. We are concerned about how the world sees us. We look to otherstheir jobs, family life, vacationsas a measure or guide of how were getting along....

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