Self-reliance (noun)

1. The ability or tendency to rely on oneself and one's own abilities, rather than depending on others.
2. The state of being independent and self-sufficient.

Origin:

Composed of the word "self" meaning "oneself" and "reliance" meaning "the state of relying on something".

Examples:

1. Self-reliance is an important trait for success in life.
2. He was a model of self-reliance, always able to take care of himself.
3. The community's self-reliance helped them to survive during the natural disaster.
4. Her self-reliance was both an asset and a liability in her career.
5. His self-reliance was admirable, but sometimes led to him to neglect the needs of others.