Friends,
I came across this article sometimes ago and believe me it was helpful. When
you’re done reading I like to hear your feedback.
"What
makes you weep, my friend? In you is all power. Summon up your all-powerful
nature mighty one and this whole universe will lay at your feet. It is the self
alone that predominates and not matter."
Swami Vivekanananda.
Though
the potential strength is hidden within us, we are not able to utilize it.
Right attitude, positive thinking, and firm faith alone can help us to manifest
this hidden strength within. How do great people achieve success in life? They
cultivate certain qualities in order to awaken the hidden confidence within
themselves. Why not we also give a try if we wish to be great and successful in
life?
The
qualities needed to be cultivated to build self-confidence are
1)
Conviction
2)
Hard Work
3)
Will-Power
4)
Self-respect
5)
Long preparation
6)
Communication
7)
Commitment
8)
Discrimination
9)
Definite Goal
10)
Love
11)
Concentration
12)
Strength
1)
CONVICTION:
The
very first step in climbing the ladder of self-confidence is firm conviction
about one's own ability. People are afraid of accepting challenges and
responsibilities because they doubt their capacity to perform well; they
underestimate themselves and lose wonderful opportunities in life. Such
doubting Thomases will never be able to say with confidence that they can do
anything and everything. So, never doubt your inner strength. You may not be
aware at present, but believe that infinite power is lodged within you and will
come out with all its glory when you sincerely call upon it by way of positive
attitude. Swami Vivekananda said, "Never mind failures, they are quite
natural, they are the beauty of life, these failures. What would life be without
them? I never heard a cow tell a lie, but it is only a cow-never a man. So
never mind these failures, these little backslidings; hold on to the ideal a
thousand times and if you fail a thousand times make the attempt once
more." How true it is! Thomas Alva Edison, one of the greatest scientists,
who made a series of inventions, had great conviction in his capacity. He had
made over 1000 experiments before he succeeded in inventing the electric bulb.
Though he was born in a poor American family and was dull in his studies,
nothing could obstruct his path or prevent him from great achievements because
of his firm faith in his inner strength.
