With confidence, everything is possible.
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
Can you analyze what’s going on in your life without judging it as good or bad, right or wrong? If, like most of us, you can’t, then here’s what you’re giving up. Impetus The impetus for this post was Terry … Continued
The tragedy in Charlottesville Virginia highlights a dichotomy that exists between constitutional and moral rights. Fortunately, the dichotomy can be addressed in peaceful, respectful ways. The dichotomy The first amendment to the constitution recognizes our right to free speech. At … Continued
Do confident people typically become leaders? While there is a plethora of information that indicates that confidence is essential for any leader’s success, I didn’t see anything that indicates whether confident people typically become leaders. My hypothesis Absent any formal … Continued
When does confidence turn focus into folly? More importantly, how do you prevent it from happening to you? As I’m writing this blog, news reports are coming in indicating that the Senate does not have the votes necessary to repeal … Continued