self-reliance
noun
self-re·li·ance
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənts 
: reliance on one's own efforts and abilities
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some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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The secret lies in shifting your mindset and cultivating self-reliance.
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Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The private sector’s revitalization will be essential for reducing poverty and fostering self-reliance.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
The freedom of the car was not just a matter of autonomy, but self-reliance.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Capricorn season begins today, reminding you of the power of self-reliance.
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Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The private sector’s revitalization will be essential for reducing poverty and fostering self-reliance.
—Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
The freedom of the car was not just a matter of autonomy, but self-reliance.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Capricorn season begins today, reminding you of the power of self-reliance.
—USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliance. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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