Well said.

Some people are out to use people for their own gain/status. Serving others is the real route to influence and fulfillment.

Perfectionism can be fed by all these self-help tips and totally destroy us.

I use this exercise to focus on my progress rather than my inadequacy. You might find it helpful:

https://medium.com/@derekhughes1/i-do-this-everyday-to-boost-my-confidence-941439971862