dcpierson:

Will someone who’s accomplished everything they’ve ever wanted to please let the rest of us know if any of these real-life-video-game-achievements we scramble around collecting actually end up making you feel un-ugly inside?

My qualifications for answering this questions are spotty but as someone who has probably lived longer than most of the people reading this I can offer a little bit of perspective.

In my experience there are two things that will help you shake that feeling that you are not worth it. Working hard and dying. You’ll feel great when you’re doing the work and you won’t feel anything when you’re dead.

One more thing…

Feel as bad as you like inside but know that it’s not true. It’s okay to be your own worst critic but if you are don’t believe all of your own press.