Great read! During my career, I had to remind myself, and others who asked for my advice, to always bet on yourself. It's such a powerful mindset because even when things aren't going your way, you know it's only a matter of time before they do.
This approach also works very well when making a huge decision. I remember having to decide between two job opportunities. I stressed over the decision for far too long. Finally I remembered the bet on myself approach and quickly realized I would be fine either way. If, over time, I didn't like the choice I made, I knew I'd figure it out.
So true. You always have to bet on yourself. Valuable lesson for all - even my teenage son, when he gets questioned about being in the A team in rugby. Bet on yourself, do the talking on the pitch, everything else will catch up. It's the work in the dark that manifests in the light.
This is what I have learned even though right now I am 28 and a lot of a byproduct of my own inactions.
I keep telling this to my younger sister that one must have the courage to stand up for themselves even though the whole crowd is spitting at you or pulling you down or mocking you for the decision you are making. They don't know from where we are making that particular decision, what are your aspirations or what life we want to forge for our future selves.
One need stop stay calm & composed while being poised to the very act they are doing/pursuing. A lot of the times one won't have people backing them but one is always with themselves, so better try to have a good relationship with themselves and have the DELUsIONAL SELF in your cognition etched and not let it waver most of the times by anything outside your own self.
Yes, I love how you have expressed this. Especially this: ‘so better try to have a good relationship with themselves’. You are absolutely right. Powerful and wise words. Thank you.
I wholeheartedly agree! As a former college athlete, sports helped organize my life early on. It left little room for bs, so it helped maximize my efficiency while mitigating the anxiety that often accompanied performance (academically, athletically, and for life in general).
Great read! During my career, I had to remind myself, and others who asked for my advice, to always bet on yourself. It's such a powerful mindset because even when things aren't going your way, you know it's only a matter of time before they do.
This approach also works very well when making a huge decision. I remember having to decide between two job opportunities. I stressed over the decision for far too long. Finally I remembered the bet on myself approach and quickly realized I would be fine either way. If, over time, I didn't like the choice I made, I knew I'd figure it out.
So true. You always have to bet on yourself. Valuable lesson for all - even my teenage son, when he gets questioned about being in the A team in rugby. Bet on yourself, do the talking on the pitch, everything else will catch up. It's the work in the dark that manifests in the light.
This is what I have learned even though right now I am 28 and a lot of a byproduct of my own inactions.
I keep telling this to my younger sister that one must have the courage to stand up for themselves even though the whole crowd is spitting at you or pulling you down or mocking you for the decision you are making. They don't know from where we are making that particular decision, what are your aspirations or what life we want to forge for our future selves.
One need stop stay calm & composed while being poised to the very act they are doing/pursuing. A lot of the times one won't have people backing them but one is always with themselves, so better try to have a good relationship with themselves and have the DELUsIONAL SELF in your cognition etched and not let it waver most of the times by anything outside your own self.
Yes, I love how you have expressed this. Especially this: ‘so better try to have a good relationship with themselves’. You are absolutely right. Powerful and wise words. Thank you.
I wholeheartedly agree! As a former college athlete, sports helped organize my life early on. It left little room for bs, so it helped maximize my efficiency while mitigating the anxiety that often accompanied performance (academically, athletically, and for life in general).
I love this. Thank you so much for sharing. You have succinctly, and perfectly, encompassed why I do what I do.