The Hidden Cost of Low Self-Worth (and How It Hides)
I used to think self-worth was something “soft” you work on after you’ve nailed the right strategies. But when I finally faced how low self-worth was running in the background of my business, everything changed. It was like my cognitive abilities expanded—I could suddenly see opportunities I’d been blind to, and my whole capacity for possibility thinking opened up. The tricky thing is this: low self-worth doesn’t usually say, “Hey, I’m here.” It hides under behaviors that look positive—even admirable—but quietly drain your momentum. 3 Ways Low Self-Worth Hides 1. Perfectionism (disguised as “high standards”) You stay up late tweaking a sales page no one ever sees, telling yourself it’s about excellence. Real cost: no feedback, no momentum, and compounding lost time. 2. Over-delivery + underpricing (disguised as “generosity”) You give more than promised, charge less than deserved, thinking it makes you valuable. Real cost: exhaustion, resentment, and clients who unconsciously value you less. 3. Endless research + tweaking (disguised as “thoroughness”) You chase “just one more” course or tweak before you act. Real cost: shallow reps, missed timing, and a business that never compounds. Here’s what I realized: self-worth is the ceiling on success. You will never act, decide, or charge consistently above the level of worth you believe you hold..... The hidden cost isn’t just money—it’s time, energy, and the future you could’ve built. And the breakthrough? Seeing fear for what it really is: a projected movie of the mind. Every outcome isn’t a verdict, it’s feedback. A mirror. A lesson. The moment I stopped asking “Am I good enough yet?” and started asking “What can I learn from this rep?” fear lost its grip. Each action became an experiment, and self-worth became something I practiced daily—until the evidence stacked high enough to rewrite how I saw myself. ✨ A simple action step: For the next 7 days, notice where perfectionism, generosity, or thoroughness might actually be low self-worth in disguise. Write it down. Awareness alone creates surprising clarity.