5 interesting insights into how confident people think
Do you think like a confident person? Maybe not.
Would you call yourself a confident person?
Whether someone demonstrates that by being decisive or accomplishing their goals, it’s apparent that confident people live with enthusiasm and work diligently toward their dreams. There are a few tell tale signs of confident people.
Maybe they were born with it, but probably not. You can learn to adopt some of these traits and start walking the confident walk. Most of them are a simple mindset shift.
They are crystal clear that confidence and arrogance are not the same thing
We’ve been conditioned to think that being self-assured and confident equates to being arrogant or having narcissistic tendencies. Being confident doesn’t mean that at all, and certainly doesn't have to result in that. So scratch the idea that you’ll be “that person” by living confidently.
Get comfy with the idea that you’re not being a stuck up bitch, you’re confident. Very different.
They don’t fear failure or feedback
This can be tricky, but it’s a must. Get on board with the idea that you could fail. Confident people don’t worry about that for one second. They accept it as a very real possibility, and they move ahead. They also take feedback without fear. That’s par for the course and they expect it. It doesn’t crush their soul, it doesn’t slow their momentum. It’s just someone’s feedback from their point of view. They can take it or leave it, but it has nothing to do with their confidence. It’s completely separate from them. It’s not personal.
They believe they are as worthy as anyone else
There’s no reason on earth to feel less deserving than anyone else. Unfortunately, that kind of thinking can be mired into our mindset at times. You have the same right as any other person to pursue your dreams, be successful, and make a difference.
They pull the trigger
Confident and self-assured people go after their dreams and work to get things started. Not to get things perfect, but to start. They live the idea that done is better than perfect, because once it’s done they know they’re on their way.. Waiting until the perfect time or until something is flawless is actually creating a cycle of low self confidence. With each visit back to the drawing board, you chip away at your belief in what you’re doing. Action creates clarity.
They don’t have to go big
Along with pulling the trigger, it’s important to realize that doesn’t mean you have to blindly jump into action and throw caution to the wind. Having confidence to start may mean taking the first steps toward the big goal. Getting started with small moves will promote inspired thinking, allow you to adjust as you go, and build your confidence as you check those steps off your list.
It’s easy to see that most of these actions are truly mindset changes and decisions. Understanding that is the first step. Once you can master a few of these shifts, you will start to feel more self assured, and that will begin to snowball into more action.
Just remember that you are just as capable and worthy as the next person, and take those small productive steps to do your thing. It may take a few tries, you may get some feedback, and that’s all part of the glorious ride that confident people thrive on. Doesn’t that sound fun?
You can do it too.