A natural tendency we all possess is vagueness in our language…without realizing the impact it has on confidence, ours as well as others. Here are a few of my favorites: “They said…” – Who is they and how reliable are … Continued
The difference between want and need is much larger than most of us imagine and it’s impact on our happiness is huge. Need Need implies imperative. It’s imperative that we have food and water to survive. It’s imperative that we … Continued
When you hear the word training what comes to mind? Exercise, physical training? Corporate training designed to improve skills? Confidence? I doubt that the last was even on the radar screen, but it should be. Building confidence With physical training … Continued
Over the years, I’ve discovered that emotions are messages from my subconscious mind. More importantly, I discovered how these messages can lead me to more productive behaviors. Past In the past, I too often languished in the misery of negative … Continued
I recently heard someone say “I’m rebuilding my empire.” What I surmised is that this person is working diligently to reestablish a physical empire once enjoyed. But is that the empire we should be striving to build? Physical empire I … Continued
Does confidence enhance our ability to live in the moment? If so, what are the benefits of being confident enough to live in the moment? Low confidence You know from personal experience that when your confidence is lacking you’re more … Continued
Can we be confident even when we feel ignorant? The simple answer is “Yes!” Before we get into the rationale for this answer, let me share with you what triggered these thoughts. Trigger This blog post was triggered by a … Continued
Do men and women experience confidence differently? If so, how does it affect their lives? More importantly, can they increase their confidence to achieve a more fulfilling life? In my experience, there is indeed a difference between the way women … Continued
We’ve all been to the land of “Why me?” It’s not really a pleasant place. It’s a land where our most vivid memories are the things that didn’t go well for us…or so we felt. Yet, somehow, we stay there … Continued
Each of us has done something we later regretted. The question is “How long should we have to pay for our indiscretion?” Simple Answer The simple answer is that we should never judge a person (including yourself) or a situation … Continued