A Resilient Spirit Even though I could have been heartbroken, instead of feeling wounded by rejection, I felt a surge of resilience. People with low self-esteem often dwell on such setbacks, leading to a spiral of self-doubt: “I’m not good enough. No one wants to be with me. I’ve wasted my life…” In contrast, those with high self-esteem react like I did: “I’ll prove that I was right.” And they dive into their work with even greater passion.

It’s not stubbornness—it’s self-esteem. People with high self-esteem don’t ride emotional roller coasters. Their unwavering self-belief and self-love shield them from external rejections or judgments. Life’s challenges and hardships only fuel their passion and drive them to take on even bigger challenges.