Confidence

Sometimes there is nothing quite like that feeling of having courage in your convictions. It’s not hubris or arrogance in one’s own abilities but knowing that you are competent and that there is nothing wrong to be aware of this (well I don’t think so). So often we receive damning appraisals of our work or efforts and constantly feel we have to improve and adjust, and that no matter how hard we try, it’s not quite good enough. There is nothing wrong with a bit of a struggle and working towards a goal, we all need to put in some graft on occasions. However, I like that feeling when you can stop for 5 minutes and not have to exert any energy; you are content at cruising at your current speed and know that everything is in control for a while.

I found a few quotes about confidence, which I think complement my blog quite nicely and hopefully will make you feel a bit more confident about yourself.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

-- Lao Tzu

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

-- Vince Lombardi

He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly.

-- B.C. Forbes

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.

-- Marcus Tullius Cicero

Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks.

-- Joe Paterno