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Action reduces fear, so act.
Truth be told, this neat little quote isn’t my own. It’s one that I came upon while reading a summary of David Schwartz’ classic “The Magic of Thinking Big”. But it stuck with me.
For someone plagued by low confidence and self-esteem, the idea that action ... Views:961
Analysis paralysis is a term that seems to be increasing in popularity. And it’s a term with which many non-fidents, whether they’ve come across it or not, will be all too familiar.
Basically, analysis paralysis means over-thinking and over-analyzing one’s options until they all seem equally ... Views:1015
That’s right: Luck has nothing to do with it, as some allegedly “fortunate” people say. And in this case, “it” doesn’t just mean confidence.
It means life. Life as you'd like it to be. And the life that we see someone leading, when we immediately consider them "lucky".
See, whenever ... Views:981
I see this one a lot. Not necessarily Why is it so hard to build confidence?, but more or less desperate variants thereof. Such as Why is it so hard to be yourself? and even Why can’t I be happy?.
Sticking with the first one here, why IS it so hard to build confidence, then?
The answer is ... Views:911
What’s the difference between Wanting and Having?
Let’s make an important distinction. You see, there is a big difference between “Wanting” and “Having” something.
Wanting: means lacking or absent. Deficient in some part, thing or aspect.
Having: means to possess, to hold, to get, to ... Views:1395
Question: What had you go into business for yourself?
Was it the money?
The hours?
The flexibility?
The freedom of carving your own path?
What had you make the leap into being an entrepreneur?
As an executive coach, I most often hear from folks just like you, who want to bust ... Views:1401
As we are working with more SME organizations, we are observing two types of business heads or owners.One type of business owners involves themselves almost full time on managing all aspects of operational activities on a daily basis and not giving much focus on the business aspects of ... Views:955
Are You Smart Enough?
By
Bill Cottringer
“Half of being smart is in knowing what you are dumb about.” ~Solomon Short.
I have been an avid researcher of the connection between intelligence and success for several decades now, and am finally ready to release my short list for ... Views:1476
Debts are something every person wants to avoid as much as possible. However, it can be inevitable sometimes. Whether it's a small or significant amount, it's something that should not be ignored.
Sasha Jacob, the CEO and President of Jacob Capital Management Inc., says that debt is often the ... Views:915
Recently, I read a post on Facebook from an author who complained that they are not selling any books. Yet, when I looked at their activity on Facebook, it's apparent they spend a lot of time playing around and doing things that likely takes a lot of time away from marketing their ... Views:1132
Not all authors should spend time learning how to market.
That may go against conventional wisdom, but it's true.
In reality, some authors are not willing to put in the time or effort to do what it takes to market their books. Some get downright nasty towards those of us who are making ... Views:914
Choosing a major can be hard! Even people who have always known what they wanted change their minds, sometimes as late as their senior year in university. If you want to find a major and future career that's right for you, take your Myers-Briggs or MBTI type into consideration.
ENFP
This ... Views:2352
Poor management dramatically reduces engagement but the nouveau “no management” philosophy, known as holacracy, destroys engagement.
Zappos may have discovered that employees need managers after all, according to writers, J. Brandon Rigoni and Bailey Nelson at the Gallup Business Journal, ... Views:866
Is it hard to put your finger on what makes you happy? According to a Deakin University study, happiness boils down to three things: financial freedom, a life of purpose, and authentic relationships.
In other words, happiness — about 40 percent of it, anyway — is within your reach and, most ... Views:1493
I just returned from ten days traveling aboard an RV through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons with my family. It was an off-the-grid trip that recharged my batteries and gave me enjoyable, quality time with my wife and kids. This time off also lead to several breakthrough business ideas and ... Views:898
Our unique skills and talents make us irresistible. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the ... Views:1366
Don’t think for a moment that you aren’t creative. You are creating your life right now, one day at a time. So why not create the life you want? Everything you need to make your life what you want it to be already exists. What you must do is look at what you have and what’s around you. Then, ... Views:1626
Getting into business is relatively easier than running it successfully by fulfilling all the stakeholder's expectations.It requires disciplined approach in managing business processes. As we witness in most of the small, medium size organizations, the business head seems to be busy in managing ... Views:1116
I recently came across this well written LinkedIn post, “Must read article on how our lives will change dramatically in 20 years” that is extremely fascinating. It is actually based on a Facebook post by Udo Gollub who went April 2016 to the SingularityU Germany Summit in Berlin. Singularity ... Views:1265
Who told you life was going to be easy? There are lots of troubles, irritations, and pains in life. Things happen. Things go wrong. People don’t always do what we want them to. Don’t depend on other people for your happiness. Depend on yourself. Be who you are. Do the things you want to do. Get ... Views:1674
Have you ever had a problem that seemed impossible to solve? Maybe you had an incredibly complex paper to write and you didn’t know where to start. You had ideas, but they created a complete mess inside your head. Suddenly, you started feeling unable to write that paper and you felt less smart ... Views:864
Power. What is it? How do we use it? Who is seeking it? Why do we have a love/hate relationship with it?
"Power is just the ability to effect change." Martin Luther King
"Powerlessness is the most dangerous state that we could ever ... Views:1369
When you have a family, own a house, or have prized possessions, you want them to be safe at all times. This means when you leave your house and family for work or a business trip, you expect them to be happy and safe until your return. However, you cannot always count on hope when it comes to ... Views:1683
1) Know their Strengths And Weaknesses
They know about their qualities and shortcomings. They fundamentally recognize what they are better than average at and can even achieve amazing levels in it on the off chance that they seek after it. They additionally realize what they are not by any ... Views:919
Promotional events are a great way to connect with your customers, especially for companies which operate online. These events are meant to promote new products or services, new collaborations or the company itself. The problem is few entrepreneurs actually know how to organize a successful ... Views:1123
Anybody who has actually ever tried to reach their goals understands that the roadway to the end objective is frequently filled with modifications and difficulties. While this is needed, it's normally hard, however the benefit is ending up being a much better, more powerful, more able ... Views:5705
Building confidence might not be easy. But the principles are pretty simple.Theoretically, building confidence shouldn’t be complicated. And theoretically, confidence coaching shouldn’t be necessary.
The key word here, of course, is theoretically.
Because in practice, things act ... Views:963
It is often said that we cannot choose what happens to us, but we can choose how we react to it.
While the idea itself is probably way older, the above quote is often ascribed to the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus (55-135 C.E.).
Specifically, he stated the following:
“Our opinions ... Views:847
Yes: Consistency. Now there’s an abstract word for you. Why would I present my readers with such an intangible term?
Because consistency applies to each and every one of us if we wanna get confidence on a permanent basis.
But how?
Well, thank you for asking!
Consistency basically ... Views:1036
Success is something that all of us desire. Success needs work and effort. You require to get rid of specific things as these will trigger you to be not successful in attaining any objectives you set if you desire to be effective.
Being too Rigid: if you are too stiff in your thinking and ... Views:1193
There is actually nothing like getting “something for nothing”, in this world! Making a difference, involves the expenditure of time, energy and resources. Generally, Mother Theresa of Calcutta, India, made a difference in the world: specifically she made a difference by helping the poor and ... Views:975
Another year has passed and you are still doing those rotten things you were doing last year. Don’t worry. If you did not know, less than 5% of people that make New Year Resolutions keep them until the following year. It is virtually a license to cheat yourself. Time is passing you by.
How to ... Views:2239
If you don’t embrace change, you can’t realize your dreams?
Everything in the world changes, whether you embrace it or not. If change doesn’t come, you become static or stuck in one spot. There is no better example than studying the human species. For instance, a person can never lay in ... Views:949
A lot of the time, entrepreneurship and influence bleed into each other — many influencers are entrepreneurs in some capacity, and entrepreneurs often become influencers. And as that reach grows, it’s often a natural next step to start branding that clout with merchandise.
Merchandising your ... Views:1308
Most of us think of intent as a “kind of” “sort of” thing: you intend to go on vacation, but you really don’t do much about it. Or you intend to go to the market, but some other errand got in the way. Or you intend to ask your boss for a raise, but you got cold feet and chickened out.
Which ... Views:1182
Wealth and success mean different things to different people.
Yet there’s plenty of people with millions of dollars who are still unfulfilled, unpassionate, burned out, or not living a life they enjoy.
In this article, I want to share with you 7 things I have learned in studying truly ... Views:1593
Engage - Fuel Tomorrow’s Sustainability
The importance of engagement may seem passé but in reality, it is more important than ever. It continues to be the most desirable tool in the corporate and business community in the second decade of the 21st century.
It doesn’t matter whether your ... Views:929
The struggle is a necessary inconvenience.
It accompanies every ambition, every success and it prevails in every failure. But there can be no real sustainable success without the struggle. It’s an unfortunate truth.
The sooner we accept this truth, the sooner we can champion it. Once ... Views:1857
Yeah, notice how there’s a lot of these kinds of headlines out there? “The one word you need in order to succeed”. “Learn this one word and it'll change your life forever”.
To spare you the time and effort, I’ve hereby decided to write, well, the one article you’ll ever need to read about ... Views:913
If you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve been held back by your current problems for more than a matter of months. You've wanted to be taking the first step. But... How??
We do this for several reasons. Some more evident than others.
For example, if lack of confidence is holding you ... Views:940
We’re fully in the swing of Spring and accelerating towards summer. Have all of your goals been accomplished - vacation plans, job search, dating again or fixing the house? Whatever the plan, there’s nothing like the feeling of seeing it through to fruition.
However, what happens when we ... Views:1906
It may sound unusual to note that even at the dawn of the twenty-first century, there are still a handful of disciplines with a variety of interpretations. Public relations encompass a lot of opinions such as; interviews on the media, reputation management, managing perceptions, selling a ... Views:677
Building confidence takes patience. -- In that it takes years.
Some people attract confidence naturally. But, unfairly as the world works, not everyone does.
If life's truly got you down, turning it around is one of the bigger projects you’ll ever undergo. And even with a fairly normal ... Views:776
We all want financial stability, balanced relationships, upwardly mobile careers and peace at home. But instead of waiting for these things to come to us, we must “walk the walk and talk the talk” to actively pursue our goals.
We have truly hit a point in history where everything you think, ... Views:1566
Whenever I discuss my perspective on this subject with others, it stimulates “but what about” questions. “But what about the holocaust?” “But what about Cambodia in the 70s?” You get the idea.
My retort to those people is always the same; their reaction to my retort is always the same; the ... Views:1320
If someone wanted to find out about what was going on around them in the past, they probably would have watched TV or read a paper. The reason for this is that the internet wouldn’t have been available.
One Source
So unlike today’s world where one can choose between the mainstream media ... Views:981
Over seven years ago, I created this management model and have been using it ever since. The model ensures that employers attract and retain peak performers. It's direct, to the point and easy to adopt no matter what the organization size or budget.
The employee management model is called - ... Views:24585
I heard long time ago that life is like a mirror, except that a typical mirror displays your actions instantly and life has a lag effect. Life has a way of showing what you do today later on in the form of fruits of your labor.
In the context of career, this lag time is approximately 3 ... Views:18372
Welcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Journal. Our intention is to provide you our readers, friends and connections with an overview of what is emerging in our much larger, ever evolving community as we bring balance between Father Sky and Mother Earth, and within ourselves.
February´s second ... Views:1434
Developing Self Confidence
Self confidence is one quality that all of us would like to have. It is viewed by some people as inborn while others look at it as something that can be developed and nurtured in an individual. Self confidence is the ability to be sure in ourselves in everything ... Views:1058