Monday, October 12, 2009

Secret #1: Self-confidence – (7)

Now stay with us as we attempt to wrap this first "secret" up…as if we ever can.

I’ll just borrow other people’s words of wisdom (and add my thoughts too) as I believe that they will lead us to our own WoW moments as we walk on the water(s) of life.

On page 27 of The Esther Effect, Dianna Boocher quoted Dr Joyce Brothers, who summed self-confidence so aptly:

“An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behaviour: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change, the choice of friends, mates and careers. It is no exaggeration to say that a strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.”

Henry Ford said: “Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right.”

Martin Luther King Jr said: "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run the walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."

Sapphire (i.e. me) says: Self-confidence is what makes you get up and “move” any which way you can

I don’t know who said this but I totally agree: “Self-confidence gives you the freedom to make mistakes and cope with failure without feeling that your world has come to an end or that you are a worthless person.”

This is quote is one that sums up what you'll take away from a very good book by John Maxwell. This is one book I’ll recommend any day, any time to any and everyone. Who knows, we may have the opportunity to share some of the highlights in this book someday.


For now, watch out for more on this and other secrets…

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