Vulnerability

Sometimes, I am afraid that I am not SMART enough. I'm grateful for the academic talents God has blessed me with but I always fall into upward comparisons and seeing people who are smarter than me and then feel "down" because I'm not at the top. I think vulnerability is the crossroads of greatness. You can either take the easy path or the risky path that could pay off in the end. Vulnerability is scary but it can also lead to person growth. I think I struggle with vulnerability because I compare myself to other people which just lessens self-esteem. When faced with insurmountable situations, I make sure I understand reality and don't place too much hope in the seemingly impossible. To get through it just tell myself that even though it will be difficult, it is an opportunity to grow as a person.