practice. This sends the message that kids can directly affect their intelligence, which may empower unmotivated teenagers.
So, how did I change this? I started reading as many personal development books as I could get my hands on. I continued to push myself to do things that were out of my comfort zone both physi- cally and mentally like traveling alone, rock climbing, and silent retreats. If I was afraid of something, I leaned into the fear instead of running from it.
I believed that I could accomplish something if I put my mind to it and I had real world scenarios to prove it. I TRUST- ED myself. And each time I had a positive outcome, I gained more self-confidence. What will set you apart is your mindset and drive. That is how self-confidence is built.
First steps to take – read “Mindset”
by Carol Dweck – and pick one thing that scares you and take a step towards doing it. It can be a mental or physical goal. If you are afraid to be alone – go to a movie alone. If you are afraid to dance, take a lesson. If you are afraid to fly, get on that plane – or even take a flying lesson! If you are afraid to approach a woman – just smile and say hi to the next woman you pass today!
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