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Self-Confidence Can’t Be Bought, But Can Be Borrowed

self-confidenceIt would be wonderful if we could simply walk up to a cosmetic counter and purchase a bottle of self-confidence the way we can buy “revitalizing” or “lifting” creams for our faces.  Unfortunately this spiritual elixir, like an expensive perfume, is different on every woman because of individual chemistry.

When I was younger, my self-confidence potion was heavily scented with attitude, optimism and faith; experience, knowledge, and wisdom had to come later.  But even today, every new opportunity or challenge requires that I prepare a special batch of moxie for myself.  I do this by becoming as thoroughly prepared as possible and by looking the part – wearing an outfit, for example, that exudes self-confidence.  Next I say my prayers and ask for the Power to be switched on.  Then “it’s showtime.”  I act as if I’m self-confident and the world takes me as such.

Having Your Cake And Eating It, Too

“Life itself is the proper binge.”  ~ Julia Child

CakeAuthentic success and worldly success are not mutually exclusive.  Granted, it is easier to achieve them one at a time, but pursuing both is not an impossible dream once you realize the important distinctions between the two.  We need not choose between them.  We must only discern which of the two helps us care for our soul and the souls of those we love, and pursue that one first.

The Bible tells us we cannot serve two masters — God and money.  But what about having your cake and eating it, too?  On this, the scripture is silent.  Actually, it’s quite possible to eat and have, provided you bake two cakes at the same time.  Any cook knows that doubling the amount of your batter is no big deal.  But going into the kitchen to bake a second cake after you’ve baked and iced your first and washed the dirty dishes requires a tremendous amount of psychic and physical energy.  That’s why you need to double your dreams when you conceive them.  Doubling the size of your dream creates space for a lifestyle based on authentic success, but it can be iced with as much worldly success as you are willing to pay for the coin of life.  Some of us like sweets more than others.

“Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes to do.” Sarah Caldwell tells us.  I love baking cakes.  How about you?

Can You Be Trusted?

Do people seek out and enjoy my company?  Are my relationships- with friends, family and business partners- rich and mutually fulfilling?  Do I receive recognition in business and acknowledgment from my team?

“If you can’t answer these questions with a resounding yes,” says Sandy Allgeier, author of The Personal Credibility Factor,  “don’t curse fate or pin the blame on everyone around you.  You might have a personal credibility problem, and the good news is that it can be fixed.”

According to Allgeier,  personal credibility is the magic bullet for success and happiness.   She explains that personal credibility is about respect, trust and being believable.

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