Self-reliance means self-dependence. It inspires us to stand on our own legs and do our best to make our way in life. We should not depend on others. We should try ourselves to do everything. Self-reliance brings about all our latent talents (913 foet). It whets (THE) Our power and creats contidence in our ability. It leads us to success. All the great men of the world have relied on their own abilities. The habit of self-reliance should be formed in childhood. Children should not be helped too much. If a man does not try to do anything of his own and depends on others, he is a burden not only to himself but also to his family and society. He is disliked by all. He always falls behind and ultimately suffers in life. So all of us should form the habit of self-reliance because we know that Allah helps him who helps himself.