Campus Confidence Booster
Bill Keefe, Founder CampusBlues.com
Confidence. Some people have it, some don't… WRONG!
Confidence can be learned. In fact the more you
understand where confidence comes from, the easier it
is to create.
Start with your expectations. If you think that
confident people behave that way because they are
always secure… WRONG AGAIN!
Confidence develops from preparation. An athlete
spends hours on learning plays, an actor
rehearses lines over and over, sales people practice
their presentation in front of a mirror.
Would you rate athletes, sales people and actors high
on a confidence scale? Probably… but instead of
relying on "natural" abilities, these people work
hard getting ready to perform.
The same principles apply if you want to develop more
confidence… practice. Whatever the task, nothing will
create more confidence than preparation. A
presentation in front of your class, asking for a
date, or simply projecting a strong image, all can be
accomplished with the right amount of preparation.
How do you practice?
- Write it down
- Re-write, edit, make improvements
- Role play with a friend
- Practice out loud, record your words if possible
How much time should you spend? Spend enough time for
you! Take more than you need. JUST DO IT!
Now you are ready for the MOST IMPORTANT part:
Athletes lose, actors bomb, and sales people don't
close all deals! Failure is a normal part of their
lives. You will make mistakes, suffer embarrassment,
and put your foot in your mouth.
Expect some bumps and bruises.
People are judged in life by what they get right.
Remember Thomas Edison and the light bulb story? Have
you ever watched an episode of "Before They Were
Stars"?
Mistakes, rejection and embarrassment at times may be
painful, but provide valuable information necessary
to get something right! Expect to fail some of the
time. Learn from it.
W.A.Y Beyond…College trouble!
… Beyond what you have, have done, or have been told you can do.
This FREE online book is important reading for people who want and "need" more in their lives, but are uncertain how to attain "whatever" it is. Learn why it is so important to pursue your inspiration…and why trusting yourself and your ideas is critical to a lifetime of happiness. W.A.Y. Beyond... was written by Bill Keefe, Founder of CampusBlues.com and ReconnectingU Inc., parent company to SchoolBlues.com and WorkplaceBlues.com. For more: BillKeefe.com
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