My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it.
A fool harvests his opinions in the spring.
Anger is a more noble emotion than indifference.
Mistakes are the byproduct of action - and thus an accurate gauge of effort.
It seems quite proper to fear achievement, which, after all, is proof that you've successfully moved an experience from the delightfully anticipated future into the forever and sadly lost past. Avoid as long as you can the ultimate indignity: a lifetime achievement award.
Self-esteem is the prize awarded by you to you for playing by your own rules - in which case, you'd think it would be easier to come by.