Building Self Confidence That is Utterly Mind Blowing
I can summarize the secret of mind-blowing confidence in one sentence:
When you speak the truth, the truth speaks!
And believe me, if you are speaking the truth, you will absolutely reek with confidence! Confidence is an inevitable side effect of being truthful and sincere.
So why am I talking about confidence? Recently I had three important interviews for a very exciting career opportunity. I had every reason to be nervous because I was talking to some very influential thought leaders. More than that, I have a track record of getting nervous in interviews.
But it was time to stop that! I was fed up with being nervous. I had to really meditate and ask myself…
“How the hell am I just going to be confident? What does it take?
During meditation this thought surmised, “When you speak the truth, the truth speaks.” I then realized that I didn’t have to say a word in any of my interviews. I just had to be sincere and let the truth speak. I didn’t have to try to use verbiage that made me sound like I was smarter than I was. I didn’t have to use a tone that made me sound more “spasiticated.” I just had to be myself and be sincere.
Let me tell you, this method brought me more confidence than I ever imagined.
Don’t get me wrong, there were several moments when I reverted to my old ways of nervousness. There were a few occasions where Stut-Stut-Stuttering-Stanley started speaking, but a quick reminder to myself to just be sincere immediately helped me regain composure.
I thought I would share this personal antidote because it’s a lesson in confidence I always took for granted. I’ve always heard others tell me, “Just be yourself.” That thought is so simple, and so easy to take for granted.
The Caveat
Don’t be fooled. Just like we are our own biggest enemies, we are our own biggest fans. Your truth will sound like the best thing since {fill in the blank}, and others won’t always agree with it. Just realize your own truth will be different from everyone else’s truth, and being confident is totally about having the courage to be yourself.
I hope all or you reading this are already a step ahead of me and practice this secret already. So share your thoughts about how you bring about your own confidence, and by all means don’t be shy. Your own truth will move mountains… even if its just your own mountain!
This concept is “Rock Solid”…and after 56 years….I can tell you it works in all areas of your life. So remember…this will work in your “interpersonal relationships”. Be honest with your boyfiend or girlfriend…speak your truth always and ask your mate to do the same. This will raise your confidance in your relationship and in your mate.
Remember..”Only the Truth shall set you free”…
JGC
Very true, actually went through a similar situation last week and came out a winner. When I look back the process seemed so simple, but when you are looking into the fire it can become overwhelming. I love hindsight. Thank you for article.
Andy