Page 11 - Confident Creatures

Building Self-Confidence

Though some people are naturally born with self confidence, most of

them learn or acquire it as they grow. There is nothing which is as

good as having self confidence.

Confidence is everything because you will proud of who you are, what
you do and what you say. People will also trust and have faith in you if

you. As stated earlier the well renowned speakers have one character
which most people lack and it is none other than self confidence.

If you have self confidence you can convince. If you lack this attribute
you will find it very hard or impossible to take leadership roles. The

most successful men and women build self confidence in themselves

and in whatever they do. Self confidence will also help you overcome
challenges in life.

It will help you make decisions quickly and a put off any doubts which

you may have on the probability of success or failure of the thing you
want to undertake. Check the following diagrammatic illustration

about self confidence and doubt you will take long time to decide or

be totally indecisive if you have low or no self confidence.

Research has shown that most people are reluctant to back or
approve something which was proposed by someone who at the time

of leadership or proposal was fumbling, apologetic and nervous.

You will persuade most people if you hold you head high, answer

questions directly and with confidence and when you openly admit
when you do not know something. If you are self confident you will

inspire many others including your seniors, equals, audience, friends,

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