One of the greatest challenges confident people face is patience. Regardless of how confident we are, things don’t seem to move as quickly as we’d like. That raises the question “How do we remain confident when things are moving glacially … Continued
The most profound demonstration of confidence is the act of letting go. The most confident people among us have one thing in common, they’ve learned to let go of the outcome. In other words, they’re happy and successful regardless of … Continued
Today is Halloween! Memories of kids in costumes brought back a memory of one of my favorite success stories…Darci Lynne Farmer. For those of you who don’t watch America’s Got Talent, Darci is this year’s winner. She’s a ventriloquist who … Continued
The caller asked “Have you ever run into someone who is confident, but wrong?” Initially the question took me by surprise, then I realized…it happens to me all the time. Confident ≠ right Being confident doesn’t mean that you’re right. … Continued
A natural tendency we all possess is a desire to equate understanding with acceptance. Nothing could be further from the truth. You don’t have to trust me on this. You know from personal experience that you’ve understood another person’s logic, … Continued
We all have regrets. The question is “How do we free ourselves of them?” The feelings of guilt and diminution of our confidence that accompany regret do not serve us well. So how do we rid ourselves of these self-defeating … Continued
Which of your fears are unfounded and which are legitimate? They are all unfounded. Fear is an emotional response to a situation. As an emotional response, it’s automatic; there’s nothing we can do to prevent it. The good news is … Continued
We instinctively trust confident people, but is it really their confidence that spawns that trust? Let’s find out. Exhibiting confidence Confidence manifests itself in so many ways that for most of us it’s a “we know it when we see … Continued
If you’re suffering pain, whether it be physical or emotional, a simple act of kindness can relieve your pain. Doubt For those of you who doubt that and those of you who are thinking “It’s not that easy”, you’re right. … Continued
Over the years, I’ve known a number of people who have felt abandoned because they didn’t feel that their prayers, or questions to the universe, were being answered. In my early years, I had the same experience. Then I discovered … Continued