Be Genuinely Confident: 8
Traits the Most Self-Assured People Share
Confidence can not only be observed -- the underlying traits can be
copied and embraced.
Most of us aren't born
feeling extremely confident. For us, confidence is
often situational. In some situations we feel self
assured -- in others, not so much.
Luckily, confidence is
something that can be not only built but learned. Actions inform attitudes; the
way we behave can, over time, change how we feel. The following is a guest post from Mareo McCracken,
a global growth consultant and revenue leader at Move Medical. (You might consider following him on LinkedIn; he often
takes an unusual approach to overcoming the challenges most of us face.)
Here's Mareo:
People-watching is fun -- sometimes inspiring, always
instructive -- so whenever I'm around people I try to learn as much as I
can.
In business meetings I
pay attention to and notice who does what. At community events I focus on what
leaders and influencers do. I learn what to do and just as
important, what not to do.
And I definitely notice what poised, self-assured, confident
people do consistently:
1. They take responsibility.
Confident people don't blame others. No matter the circumstance,
a confident person understands that truly owning one's feelings, emotions, and
results is the only true path to success.
2. They crave progress.
Confident people don't aspire for perfection; they drive for
improvement.
To a confident person, the "perfect person" is one who
knows who they really are and fully embraces their own possibilities.
Improvement is a choice as well as a journey.
3. They don't gossip -- they uplift.
Confident people don't talk about other people. They talk about
ideas, projects, goals, plans, and aspirations.
They recognize the importance of staying positive -- or at least
neutral.
4. They understand the power of saying "no."
Confident people don't over-promise. They understand the value
of time and effort and are conscious to commit to things that are aligned with
their ultimate goals, passions, and beliefs.
By doing this, confident people are able to give their best at
all times.
5. They
honor their minds and their bodies.
Confident people know they need to take care of themselves to do
and be their best. They value balance, which includes exercise, relationships,
eating well, education, hard work, and sleep.
6. They know and act on their "why."
Confident people have a purpose. The reason behind an action
drives the enthusiasm for that action.
As a result they are excited, dedicated, passionate, and
fearless. And they share their passions with others.
7. They ask for help.
Confident people know that trying to accomplish everything alone
is not possible. They ask for help often. Confident people don't feel
threatened by seeking help from others.
Confident people love helping others, but they also love being
helped.
8. They view failure as a learning moment.
Confident people don't see failure as an end but instead as a
tool to grow. They recognize that on the road to success there will be trials,
challenges, and obstacles -- but they know perseverance always wins in the end.
Remember, learning from others doesn't mean striving to become a
mirror image. Instead, take the best and find ways to make it your own and
always ensure your actions align with the results you seek.
Watching and learning
from the actions of others will help you learn more about yourself -- because
that is one of the best ways to become the best you.
BY JEFF HADEN
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/8-key-traits-only-the-most-confident-people-share.html?cid=em01016week17a
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