Self Confidence

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This is a well used word or concept in my vocab and website. I emphasize it because it means the world in LIFE.

Dictionary definition

noun

1. realistic confidence in one’s own judgment, ability, power, etc.

2. excessive or inflated confidence in one’s own judgment, ability, etc

Synonyms

-self-assurance, inner strength, positive self-image

Antonyms

-unsure, weakness, wavering, fluctuation, inconsistency

*There can sometimes be a fine line between insecurity and actual real self confidence.

Just worry about yourself and you will decipher the fake from the real once you have it.

Relevant quotes

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

― Theodore Roosevelt

“If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that… I believe in what I do, and I’ll say it.” ― John Lennon

“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.” ― Henry Ford

My interpretation

Those who appear confident on the outside may or may not be really confident people.

Interpretation can be held in the eye of any beholder.

YOU are the ONLY ONE who can really judge your self-confidence.

If you let others influence you negatively, then you lack confidence in some areas of your life.

As John Lennon states above, in a nutshell, he is going to do his thing because he believes that it is right, he believes in HIMSELF.

Now a word of caution: use your self-confidence for good.

That is almost the difference between being a criminal or douche and a heroic bad ass.

I strive for the latter.

Look within for self confidence. Develop it by practicing what you love, what you are good at and what you want to strive in.

Listen to positive things, set goals, create and recite your own affirmations.

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Find a purpose in life for yourself. Try not to rely on others if you do not need to.

If you can do it on your own better, do it.

Heed Henry Ford’s words above.

Now I think we can ebb and flow on self confidence. Some days we have more of it, some we have less of it.

Cultivate it.

There is a shit load of advice for you there.

Take it or leave it, but believe in yourself.

I’m here to help you boost it, as I want to be boosted when I am down. I want to be boosted higher when I am up.

I basically do most of the stuff I mention in this article to boost myself. Yes, I use tools and other peoples’ quotes or lessons, but that’s totally okay.

Reach within and around and you will find it. Now find it!

Sources

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/self-confidence