By Richard Brody
A large number of people end up being their own worst enemies. They act as if they are so needy, requiring the approval of others, and letting the opinions and words of others, powerfully impact their psyche and self - confidence. Rather than focusing on becoming a better YOU, these people spend an inordinate amount of time being concerned about what others think about them, and say to and about them. More often than not, the most powerful forces are our perceptions and self - belief. This must be more than mere empty rhetoric or fake or affected form of positivity, but rather must evolve from maintaining a work ethic that makes us move forward on an ongoing and consistent basis, properly utilizing our strengths while addressing our weaknesses and transforming them into personal strengths.
1. You can never really be truly happy or personally satisfied if you don't feel good about yourself, and have confidence in your self - worth. Perhaps the most devastating behavior is that far too often, we permit others to steal our dreams and aspirations, and accept their negative, naysaying attitudes. Success is never a one - step procedure, but rather comes as a result of persistence and perseverance. This requires the attitude of "can - do" and "will - do," and focusing on ways to achieve and reach our goals and aspirations. Don't let others place a Detour sign in the way of your beliefs!
2. Always be aware of the fact that there are individuals out there who will always be naysayers. In general, they do so, either because they lack the personal vision or self - confidence, or that they are jealous, envious or nervous that someone else will be able to better achieve than they are. The most popular way of people trying to steal other's dreams, and either consciously or subconsciously attempt to control how much someone else might achieve is by saying: "can't be done;" "we don't do it that way;" "that's not how it's done around here;" "why would you even think you could do that?," etc. Unless you have the self - confidence and inner belief that tells you, on a consistent and regular basis, that what you think means more (has more value and validity) than the words and beliefs of others, you permit the naysayers to control you! Why would you do that?
Essential self - belief does not usually just happen! Each of us have to work on it on a regular, consistent, sustained basis. Aren't you worth that effort and commitment?
Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, and Director of Development, as well as a consultant. He has professionally run events, consulted to over a thousand leaders, and conducted personal development seminars, for over 30 years. Rich has written three books and well over a thousand articles. His company, PLAN2LEAD, LLC has an informative website http://plan2lead.net and Plan2lead can also be followed on Facebook http://facebook.com/Plan2lead
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