All About Confidence

Confidence is the magic word. It is a key ingredient in success but missing in a lot of people. It is essential to climb the corporate ladder but difficult to apply. It is a powerful trait. It is masterful.

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To understand something well takes research. One of the first steps is understanding the definition.

According to the Collins, Oxford, Merriam-Webster, Webster, American Heritage, Encarta, and Wiktionary dictionaries, the most often mentioned definitions about confidence are self trust and assurance.

What is confident behaviour?

1. It is doing what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticise you for it.
2. It is being willing to take risks and go the extra mile to achieve better things.

These can be measured by:

1. Willingness and comfort to make a point that may draw attention to yourself.
2. Willingness and comfort to step outside your comfort zone or try new situations.

How do you become confident?

1. Emphasise strengths: look at your achievements, strengths, goals, and commit to them
2. Take risks: build knowledge, focus on the basics
3. Self talk: manage your mind by positive thinking
4. Self evaluate: set goals and achieve them, celebrate successes

Importantly, you gain confidence from doing (experience) by not being afraid to go outside your comfort zone, make mistakes and learn from them.