I try to keep myself on an even keel by trying to be as critical of myself as I am of other people. I try to separate my performance from myself.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very demanding.
A lot of times, in the beginning of my career, I put pressure on myself just because I wanted to perform so well. I just wanted to be perfect.
I always wondered if I was supposed to be excellent at something or not. I think, because of that, I have a lot of insecurities about myself.
I'm competitive with myself, but not with other people. I set goals for myself. I don't really care about winning or losing as long as I do my best.
I'm pretty demanding with myself and my work, and I always put a lot of pressure on myself. I try to do the best job I can every time.
With everything I do, I just try to be myself.
I kind of learned that I am way too tough of a critic on myself and that other people are not judging me as harshly as I judge myself, so I need to give myself a break.
You just have to take control of your own performance.
I am putting pressure on myself to do my best and perform to my potential.
Not only am I constantly seeking better performance but also to be a better person, to be respected.