Success starts with attitude and confidence in your decisions

You can’t think your way to success until you learn to trust your gut – even when that means flying in the face of doubt or failure.

As Director in a staffing agency, it was my job to lead by example. If I didn’t trust my gut and “go for it” I’d never get a client, which means I’d never get the chance to produce exceptional results for that client and win the relationship, and show the team how it’s done. But I had to believe – I had to feel strong about my abilities that I could deliver and when I made that promise to the client that “I can and will indeed deliver”, and I had to mean it.

Did I deliver 100% of the time, no of course not, I’m human and things are sometimes out of my control. But more times than not I delivered and over time that’s how you build your reputation.  But before you can promise and trust your gut – and mean it – you’ve got to believe.   

“Success starts with attitude and confidence in your decisions.”  Do your homework. Weigh your options. Then go with your gut feeling. “In the end, that’s what most decisions are made on.”

Tips on how to start believing in yourself

Keep Growing by Learning

The more we know and understand the better able we are to handle situations. This includes learning about yourself: study and gain knowledge of self-awareness techniques.

Read more, take a class, and go to seminars and workshops. Explore and Investigate!

Set Goals

Start small and make achievable, short-term goals to prove to yourself that you can accomplish what you set your mind and effort to. (See my many goal setting articles – free)

Live Up to Your Own Expectations, Not Anyone Else’s

Many times, lack of confidence comes from the fact that we are chasing other people’s goals for us, not our own. It is not your job to satisfy other people’s expectations of you. It is your job to live up to your own expectations for yourself, to pursue your own dreams, and to use your own talents, skills and gifts to serve the world.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Your appearance, accomplishments, earnings, success, and whatever else, are your own. You have all the tools you need to fulfill your goals, not anyone else’s. Believe in YOU!

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