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Foreword
Only a few human characteristics have enough power to set people apart. With such qualities, you can conquer the world; without them, you get stuck and dont make much progress.
Confidence tops the list of these characteristics.
When you have confidence, you can do almost everything; interact with people, talk to them, work on projects, write books, play your favorite sport, sing your favorite song in public, get things done. In short, you can move through the world without worrying about getting socially accepted. And this is exactly what this book can help you achieve.
With this book, I want to provide my readers with the tools and techniques they can use to not only gain confidence but also to avoid the destructive thoughts. The discussed confidence-building techniques are of great value to people belonging to all walks of life.
I hope that this book inspires you and gives you the confidence youve been looking for. Start off to take the first step toward confidence improvement.
Part One: The Basics of Confidence
Do you ever say to yourself, what if I could be more confident? Are you eager to try some exciting things, but then lose the courage? Are you delaying completing that picture, writing that book, setting up a new business, or expressing your inner feelings to that special person in your life?
Did you hesitate to answer these questions? Or was your immediate answer a YES? Regardless of the situation, you are lacking the confidence to take the initiative.
To tell you the truth, most people fail to understand the real meaning of the term confidence. And that is why they dont experience the confidence that can turn their lives around.
Continue reading to find out how you can break free from those unhealthy habits that dont let you move forward.
What Confidence Really is
Most people think that confidence means realizing your ability to do things well. For instance, you might find someone saying, Im a writer, and I have confidence in my ability to write on any topic, to be able to create interesting characters and situations, and so on. Or, Im an educated person, and I have confidence in my ability to secure a well-paid job, to be able to get a promotion, and to lead my subordinates.
So whats the problem with such beliefs? Well, they make you feel that you have to do something, such as writing, painting, leading, or earn a lot of money to become confident. This simply means that your confidence is based on the things that you can do well. As a result, you tend to feel confident at certain times when youre doing that particular task.
That means that if you write books and you do it well, you can feel confident during the moment you write an article or book, but the rest of the time, you simply wont. This is how most people restrict the amount of time they can feel confident. This further explains why a huge number of individuals become obsessed with certain activities. After all, they feel confident about themselves only when theyre doing that task, job, or simply utilizing their ability.
It is important to understand that confidence doesnt have anything to do with what happens in your life. True confidence doesnt come from outside. Instead, it is developed from within. It originates from a promise you make to your own self a promise that you will achieve whatever you need to achieve in life. The foundation of confidence is based on the trust you have in yourself, not in the results you may or may not achieve.
No matter how much you acquire or accomplish in life, if you cant find enough confidence within, then all those external successes or achievements simply dont mean anything.
In short, true confidence is the belief you have in your own spirit that regardless of your circumstances, you will face every obstacle or difficulty to achieve your aim. It doesnt represent your actions to achieve a certain target; it reflects your willingness to act.
What Confidence is not
Confidence represents different things to different people. Similarly, it evokes different feelings and reactions within people. While it is easy to understand what confidence really means, it is even easier to associate it with certain negative emotions and human responses. And thats why it is imperative to define the terms that are often wrongly linked with confidence so we are all on the same page and understand what were talking about.