If we are to be truly self-actualized and happy, it is critical that we are at least as clear-eyed about our strengths, virtues, and good efforts as we are about our flaws, failings, and weaknesses. I suggest that our good efforts should actually count for more than our flaws—but they should get at least equal credit in our mental calculus and self-concept.

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