as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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They haven’t been taught the importance of self-reliance and mental toughness.
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Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has big ambitions to become a semiconductor powerhouse as the world’s fifth-largest economy pushes for self-reliance in manufacturing.
—Charmaine Jacob, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
The key to thriving in this business landscape is to embrace self-reliance—taking ownership of your career development, staying adaptable, and building a strong network that can support you through these changes.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
If the cowboy spirit is all self-reliance and hard work, where do hipsters and $10k-a-month apartments fit in?
—Allyson Reedy, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
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Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has big ambitions to become a semiconductor powerhouse as the world’s fifth-largest economy pushes for self-reliance in manufacturing.
—Charmaine Jacob, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
The key to thriving in this business landscape is to embrace self-reliance—taking ownership of your career development, staying adaptable, and building a strong network that can support you through these changes.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
If the cowboy spirit is all self-reliance and hard work, where do hipsters and $10k-a-month apartments fit in?
—Allyson Reedy, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reliance. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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