It's silly how many expect the world to bow down to their low self-esteem.
Instead, work on yourself, be better in every way you can, and the world will rise to meet you.
I once dated this woman - beautiful, a legit calendar model. We were talking about what drew us to each other and she said: "You're the only man who ever said 'no' to me."
Heck of a lesson here. The older I get, the more honest I am about my yeses and nos. Rather than people-pleasing, I stick to my values and boundaries.
The result - people respect you more, they trust you more.