2007-11-23 05:46:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
"it is possible to make no mistakes and still lose. It's not a weakness... it's life". Jean-Luc Picard
The wisdom of this statement to me suggests the basis of confidence. The most fundamental aspect of confidence is in the ability to be fearless; The ability to act on your best judgement and not be afraid of the consequences. Developing confidence mainly comes from attempting to assert your judgement and not being apprehensive about the outcome and repeatedly doing so. Eventually, a person becomes comfortable with the process and begins to feel empowered by it.
2007-11-23 05:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confidence, in my definition, is the connection between wanting/dreaming of being the person you want to be (smart, talented, accomplished) and actually being that person. Confidence is what helps you get back up when you come across obstacles. It helps you rely on yourself--because don't have to prove anything to anyone except yourself.
You can develop it by taking more risks than you usually do (Like trying out for something you normally don't do. Try to stay in a healthy range--i'm not taking about taking risks that makes you end up in the hospital or jail.)
Don't let anyone get to you (especially those jerks in the world) and give into bad peer pressure. Be free to share your opinions but do it nicely. Jealousy is something that undermines people--be okay with yourself. Treat yourself gently. It's okay to mess up sometimes. Everyone does--even the most popular group in the world.
Don't be afraid to ask for respect AND admiration. Everyone deserves it! And confidence in yourself will let you get it.
2007-11-23 14:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by Tsyhtema 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being self-asssured, assuming that one is right.
There are different ways to develop it. In case you do develop it, it will affect all of your personality. It won't be just something extra adding to the rest of you.
Here's some advice: first, find out what is important to you, what you cannot live without, what are your goals in life.
Then, check if they do not interfere with each other. Don't just spend 3 seconds on this but run through all the details of every item and compare them.
If all seems to be ok, work on the methods of how you want to live your life, how you want to reach your goals. They must not worry you, you must be fully convinced that they are the right ones.
During this whole process, you will develop confidence.
2007-11-23 13:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by socrates 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fav quote "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent" ~Eleanor Roosevelt
Confidence is developed by realizing that whatever you do, you will be criticized for it. As long as you worry about what other people say about you, you will continue to be insecure. You have to listen to the voice inside of you and act upon it in order to develop true self-confidence.
Best of God's Blessings to you!
2007-11-23 14:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Understood 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love this quote that shows confidence. "I haven't failed. I've identified 10,000 different ways that this doesn't work." (Thomas Edison)
Confidence is one of those traits where acting "as if" works. If you act as though you are a confident person for a long enough time, you are very likely to become a confident person.
2007-11-23 15:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by lotus4yoga 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The man of authentic self-confidence is the man who relies on the judgment of his own mind. Such a man is not malleable; he may be mistaken, he may be fooled in a given instance, but he is inflexible in regard to the absolutism of reality, i.e., in seeking and demanding truth...
"There is only one source of authentic self-confidence: reason."
2007-11-23 23:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is an attitude, “grace under pressure”
success develops it
2007-11-23 14:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by grey_worms 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋