“There Is No Passion To Be Found In Playing Small” ~ Nelson Mandela
Low confidence seems to show up more often around low passion and low belief in the value of any given situation in which one is engaged. If you’re passionate – about your family, an opportunity, a person, a relationship, your health, a trip, etc. – your level of confidence naturally rises. Nelson Mandela said, “There […]
“Every Day We Slaughter Our Finest Impulses” ~ Henry Miller
Henry Miller has always been among my favorites. Here, Miller discusses Supreme Self-Confidence. “Every day, we slaughter our finest impulses. That is why we get a heart-ache when we read those lines written by the hand of a master and recognize them as our own, as the tender shoots which we stifled because we lacked […]
The Enemies Of Confidence Are Anxiety And Fear
The enemy of confidence is anxiety and fear. Notice how worry can begin in a small way, then slowly creep into your consciousness and grow. Worry erodes confidence. Concerns about not enough money, time, love, imagination, accomplishment . . . all of these can mutate into disquieting feelings which have robbed us of joy. It’s […]
Boldness And Supreme Confidence
From an amazing friend and reader about this week’s topic of Supreme Confidence: “One of the best things that I have learned in this area is to be bold. It is remarkable how few people actually act on their ideas.” “I’ve had lots of success going straight to the top and asking (professionally, articulately) for […]
“The Best Way To Gain Self-Confidence Is To Do What You Are Afraid To Do” ~ Author Unknown
Who are among the most confident people you know? What do you think accounts for their high level of confidence? How do you see yourself in terms of confidence? Confidence – and especially supreme confidence – is a magical topic. Confidence has a huge influence on all personal and professional results. An unknown author said, […]