LEADERSHIP -Mastering the art of self confidence

Self-confidence is  being secures in one's own ability(ies).

What we think about ourselves matters and that is the foundation of our being self-confident. 

The law of Becoming pointed 👉🏼 " Each person is in a continual process of becoming , or evolving and  growing , in the direction of his or her dominant thoughts "

It is very important we guide our thoughts and think of right things. Whatever good we term right and healthy enough to think about, think of such things.  The law of concentration says that " anything you dwell upon grows in your reality "

So whatever it is we think about for long becomes a part of our mental state. It becomes a part of us.

To better understand the importance of our thoughts , we must note that " thought is creative". Our mind's power is great that everything we do depends on it.

Take for instance the artist, we see beautiful paintings, structure of building which have been drawn on paper  replicated in reality as solid 🪨 foundation as in building and bridges , and any other structure related features. All these are products of the mind.

We see fashion designers draw on paper and then produce as clothes we put on, and we make use of powerful ideas first conceived in the mind and then brought out as reliable resource to meet some of our needs. All these are product of thought (our mind ). So this is the more reason , we must challenge our self to THINK BIG, THINK POSITIVE, BRAIN STORM...and THINK HEALTHY.

Our inner life often predict our outer life. You are going for a show...and then you have you bath, then find yourself in your wardrobe trying to dress up 🥻👗  , you first picture in your inner mind how you'd look like before you dress up- That is the power of inner self playing it's role.  

Take for instance, you have a presentation  or say a valedictory speech to make on a very important occasion. You'd probably  picture yourself  in your mind and how you want to appear in your costume, and language , and all you'd say even before you appear on stage. That is the power of inner self playing it's role. It controls everything the outer does.

We must therefore start with our inner self , to fulfil our outer self.

To start with your inner self you must understand and take note of your personal VALUES.

Your values are those things you consider first before any other thing , they are your first priority (ies) before considering any other thing. One of those that should be among the consideration of every leader is INTEGRITY.

Many people consider their health as their most important priority, this means they can skip anything to attend to it, some family, meaning nothing is more important than family, some their career, and so on.

VALUES is very important because when you lose your value , you likely lose your vision. Your vision is controlled by your values.

We should note the following 👇

🪐 values are non-negotiable- you don't negotiate your values for anything. Your values first because whatever you do , rely on it. It is your priority.

🪐 You must clarify your values- make your values clear to yourself and take note of them.

🪐You must order your values.

🪐 You must organize your values- once you have identified your values , you must list it according to your priorities.

🪐 Set peace of mind as your highest priority.

🪐 Your values are often seen in your actions.

To help develop your values , use the "act-as-if principle"

In this sense , you act as though you already have those values you admire , and before you know it BOOM , it's a part of you.

It is very important we set the right VALUES because our values guide our lives.

Ref: The power of self-confidence by Brian Tracy.

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