We’re all supposed to love ourselves, and everyone in their right minds would say they love themselves. But when it comes to success, many people lack the belief that they can actually succeed at anything, which is quite sad, to be honest. So, in this article, you’re going to be learning four different ways believing in yourself will help you become successful.
It will be easier to succeed if you actually believe you can do it
If you want to achieve something, you’re going to have to ask yourself, “Do I really think I can do this?”
If you answered in the affirmative, then good for you. However, if you hesitated, or if you said “no” outright, then you need to change your mindset. When you doubt your abilities and your skills, you’ll find it hard to proceed with your goals. A lot of people may discourage you from going after your dreams.
Now, if you don’t believe in yourself, then you’re not going to be able to do a good job of convincing others that you can succeed at anything.
You build self-confidence that’s essential to succeeding in life
Believing that you can do it will help you build self-confidence. When you’re confident, you’ll be able to convince yourself and the people around you to do your bidding. They’re not going to doubt for a moment that you’re going to succeed.
It might be tough when you think about it, but if you really believe in yourself, then you know that you’ll do whatever it takes to achieve your dreams.
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You develop a more positive attitude and let go of negative ones
When you believe in yourself, you develop a can-do attitude. You say “yes” to everything that can help you reach your goals faster, and “no” to anything that will set you back.
You become more optimistic about your future
Believing in yourself will make you more positive about your future. Nothing can stop you in your tracks and prevent you from progressing any further.
You view failure as nothing more than a temporary setback, and you won’t let it hinder you from reaching your goals.
Your self-belief will allow you to see through opportunities that are hiding in plain sight, and because of this, your future will look so much brighter than it does now.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
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