Confidence: Destroy Insecurity. Discover Freedom. Series
I am so glad you have joined me as we explore the seemingly elusive concept of confidence. We all want “it”, we know others who have “it”, and yet we are often all too aware of the fact that we are missing “it”. What if you had “it”, confidence, how would that change your life? Who would you become? What would you do? What if confidence was the mindset and heart attitude of your being. Well, good news, it can be.
What is Confidence?
This blog series will not only cover my take aways from a fantastic read “Confidence” written by my good friend, Russ Moore, but also serve as a practical guide for achieving a solid foundation of confidence in your life. To begin, I echo Russ’s friend Logan as he writes “What comes to mind when you even hear the word (Confidence)? Some mistake it for loud or cocky or even as a personality. I would argue it’s none of that. The confident people I follow embody a quiet strength. A sense of confidence not from the projection of a false self, but from the authenticity of knowing one’s true self.” (p. 9)
Taking an honest evaluation of ourselves both requires and develops courage, wisdom, and strength of character. It means we are willing to look at the good, bad and ugly within ourselves and offer ourselves the very things we, so often, are willing to extend to others; grace, mercy, and compassion. It means, as Russ says, “to be content in our own skin”. (p. 13). To like ourselves. To believe in ourselves. To have a sense of purpose and meaning in the world. To know that we matter.
Conclusion
I am so glad you have decided to embark on this journey of self-discovery and self-development with me. Next week, we will dive into the snares of insecurity and zero-sum thinking. Until then, take a moment this week to imagine what would change in your life if you had more of “it”, confidence.
Blog Series is based on book by Russ Moore (2024), Confidence: Destroy Insecurity. Discover Freedom.
Check out the full series!
This post is just one of the Confidence: Destroy Insecurity. Discover Freedom Series. Be sure to check out my in-depth posts for the whole series:
- Snares of Insecurity and Zero-Sum Thinking (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Jealousy, Shame, and Emotional Baggage (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Personal Limitations and Pride (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Identity and Worth (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Who is in the Mirror? Envisioning the Future Self (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- The Importance of Integrity (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Pride and Humility (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Replacing Fear with Courage (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Stretching our Capacity (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Developing Competence (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Our Presentation (stay tuned; coming soon!)
- Handling Hardships (stay tuned; coming soon!)