Drilling

Bus trips are a wonderful thing. Commuters have the choice to make the trip whatever they so desire. Unbeknownst to many, they are filled with opportunities. Commuters can choose to gripe about how long the journey takes, reflect upon own circumstances, read a novel, or talk to strangers. There are not many times when one has the time and flexiblity to do all this.

Yesterday on a long bus trip, I came upon the concept of drilling. I found that drilling reinforces traits and behaviours. I used drilling to build conviction, i.e. a strong belief or feeling of certainty.

I am a confident individual.
I have full of faith in myself.

I do not let what others say or do affect me or hurt me.
I am not dependent on others. (dependency is a bad word)
I know it. I accept it. I am working on it. (where 'it' can represent 'myself', 'my faults', etc.)

Confidence Confidence Confidence Fun

Confidence. I cannot underscore the importance of confidence enough.

Confidence is the key ingredient in success. Successful organisations are built upon bold leaders. Leaders who are confident. Successful individuals are built upon a strong inner frame. A frame of mind that is confident. I have witnessed first hand confident individuals at work in board meetings, business projects, social gatherings, and bars.

There is no doubt that there are many other attributes which make up a successful individual. Education, teamwork, vision, communication, and drive are prerequisites for many success stories, but many possess such attributes. The differentiating attribute is confidence.

Sprinkle fun with balanced confidence and you create the essence of a sociable individual, a likable character, a strong leader. Side benefits soon start becoming more evident including non-neediness, control, and sociability.

As a side note, I have heard that whatever you need in life will control your life. The person who needs nothing cannot be manipulated. The abundant person on the other hand has plenty to go around and is more attractive.