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What to do when Confidence slips

by Rick Baker
On Jan 24, 2012

I was about 30 years old when I learned that specific actions can be taken to build Confidence. I learned this from books, not directly from people.

Perhaps, that's unusual? Perhaps, most people learn about plans and actions for Confidence at a much earlier age? Perhaps, most people learn about plans and actions for Confidence through direct conversations with other people?

I did not...plans and actions for Confidence building just wasn't something people I knew discussed. And, it wasn't something I thought through and figured out on my own.

Likely, my experience is not singular; I expect some, perhaps many, people do not know planned actions can bolster Confidence.

This Thought Post is for those people...and for others who may need a reminder.

There are many ways to build Confidence.

Here is a summary-introduction to one example, from the work of Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt in their book 'The Power of Focus', (2000)1.

Six Confidence-Building Strategies

  1. Every day remind yourself that you did some things well: give yourself a mental pep talk at the beginning of the day
  2. Read inspiring biographies and autobiographies: build a file of the stories that inspire you most
  3. Be thankful: focus on the benefits you already enjoy
  4. Build excellent support around you: excellent relationships will boost you
  5. Push yourself to accomplish short-term goals: get things done
  6. Do something for yourself every week: celebrate your accomplishments
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Confidence is one of Spirited Leaders Values. When Confidence is healthy good things happen.
 
Here is a link to Spirited Leaders' definition of Confidence.
 
Here is a link to one of our favourite inspiring stories about Confidence.
 
 
Footnote:

Thought Tweet #397

by Rick Baker
On Jan 24, 2012
Thought Tweet #397 "Courage begets strength, fear begets weakness. And so courage begets success, fear begets failure."
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
Ralph Waldo Trine wrote that in 1896. We don't use the word 'begets' too much any more. However, the logic of the old words still rings true. The quote illustrates why Spirited Leaders value Courage.

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