One of the greatest tragedies of our professional and personal lives happens when we fail to believe in ourselves.
Whether it’s self-limiting beliefs, a lack of confidence, fear of doing well–whatever the cause, it holds us back.
It happens when we say, I can’t… or I will never be… or I will always be….
Sometimes it’s a reflection of past mistakes, and sometimes it’s a fear of present challenges.
Whatever the cause, whatever the expression, you can change it only with the realization that the you are the only one who can make things happen for yourself. It takes belief in yourself to turn it around.
Here’s what believing in yourself looks like:
1. You choose yourself. You respect your true self and treat yourself well. You give yourself what you need. You step up in strength, and if you’re not successful the first time you learn and you keep trying.
2. You embrace the impossible. Focus on solutions, not problems, on what you can do, not your limits. When you embrace the impossible, the possible happens.
3. You know the value of tenacity. You’re tenacious in everything you attempt. Through false starts and failures and obstacles, you give whatever it takes and, above all, you keep going.
4. You trust your inner wisdom. You listen to those around you and take their ideas into consideration, but the voice you have the most faith in is your own internal voice. You’ve worked hard to develop good judgment and now you’re not afraid to exercise it.
5. You’re goal-driven. You don’t work without purpose. You build an understanding of exactly what you want, and you use goal-setting as part of a deliberate strategy to achieve it.
5. You empower yourself to act. There’s no excuses, no hesitation, no second-guessing. When an opportunity opens up, you go for it.
6. You leverage your motivation. You understand what keeps you motivated, and you daily devote time and energy to stay connected to that motivation.
7. You keep up your momentum. Big leaps and long pauses are no way to get where you’re going. Momentum requires constant action. That means taking small constant steps toward your goals, and understanding the value of incremental progress.
8. You’re fully committed. Your sense of purpose is highly developed, and your dedication is unwavering. Essentially, you cut off all options that lead to anything less than achieving your goals.
Do whatever you need to do to develop these attributes. When you do, you’ll be unstoppable, you will be unbeatable, and you will become invincible.
N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R
THE LEADERSHIP GAP
What Gets Between You and Your Greatness
After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.
Additional Reading you might enjoy:
- 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old
- A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness
- How to Succeed as A New Leader
- 12 of The Most Common Lies Leaders Tell Themselves
- 4 Proven Reasons Why Intuitive Leaders Make Great Leaders
- The One Quality Every Leader Needs To Succeed
- The Deception Trap of Leadership
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.