It took me a really long time to learn this. You have to be secure enough in yourself that your mind can even contemplate the idea of taking the initiative to s

It took me a really long time to learn this. You have to be secure enough in yourself that your mind can even contemplate the idea of taking the initiative to say something negative about yourself in front of others. On top of that, you need to have the courage to actually do it. And it's so easy to let it slide. You'd hardly be the first. But it really is better to do it. Contrary to what insecurity tells you, reasonable (and non-adversarial) people will respect you more.