Number One Rule

I think everybody has a certain set of rules that they choose to abide by. One of my number one rules would be to take myself seriously. I believe that the way I present myself to others is very important. If I doubt myself and my abilities other people will begin to follow in my footsteps. I try to have a certain amount of confidence and drive to keep my self at my best. If I treat myself as a joke I will not get very far in life at all. Not taking myself seriously may also cause me to fail at something that I once wanted to accomplish. I might start downing myself and just not have the will to do anything anymore. How I see myself effects how others people may see me . If I cant take myself serious how can I expect anyone else to?