How to Become Confident…
Summary
- Confidence isn't built by doing what you're already good at. It's built by stepping out of your comfort zone and tackling new challenges.
- Taking action is the first step. This leads to gaining experience, and that experience helps you become competent.
- Once you become competent, you'll naturally start to feel confident. So, always be willing to try new things.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing the idea of stepping out of your comfort zone. Start with small, manageable challenges that push your boundaries. Pick something you find a bit intimidating but necessary for growth, like speaking up in a meeting or trying a new skill relevant to your goals.
A good way to start is by setting daily or weekly challenges for yourself. These should be tasks that require you to take action and face uncertainties. Each time you complete a challenge, you gain experience. This experience is key because it aids in building your competence.
Keep track of what you learn from these experiences by maintaining a journal. Writing down your reflections after each task can help you see your progress and identify patterns in your growth. This not only reinforces your learning but also boosts your confidence because you can see how far you’ve come.
Remember to celebrate small wins. Every success, no matter how small, contributes to building your confidence. Pat yourself on the back when you manage to do something that once felt daunting.
Lastly, always remain open to trying new things. When one challenge becomes too comfortable, seek the next. This continuous cycle of action, experience, competence, and eventual confidence will keep you on a steady path to personal growth or business success, without needing a lot of time or money.
Full Transcript
you do not become Confident by doing things you're confident doing you become Confident by doing things you are not confident doing and then realizing you could do them anyways the reality is action builds experience experience builds competence and then competence leads to confidence but it starts with taking action
