"Lift yourself by your own self; let not the self be lowered. The self alone is the friend of the self; the self alone is the enemy of the self."
Modern explanation
When the day pushes against you, remember: No one else can pull you up to the rung you most need to reach. You can do this for yourself.
Practical application
Act as if you trusted yourself. Borrow the confidence; it will start to fit.
Reflection question
What if I'm not behind — what if I'm simply early in my own story?