A Course on Confidence - The Foundation for Massive Success

Did you know that the most critical characteristic of success is boldness?

It is the ability to step out in faith, to summon your courage, and to conquer your fears. It is an unapologetic attitude yet seasoned with grace and truth.

In essence, it is your self-confidence.

My definition of confidence is this: The ability to think, talk and act based on your heart desire, devoid of any perception of limitation, and despite the opposition, oppression, objection and obstruction of anyone, place, thing or situation.

Confidence is an indication of exactly how you see yourself, a reflection of the perceptions that you gradually derived from your experiences in life, whether real or untrue. It is an indicator of whether you succeed or fail.

Some people believe that the most critical characteristic of success in life, leadership or love is vision, passion or mission. They are right – partially.

However, without self-confidence, you will not be bold enough to embody your vision, let alone to demonstrate your passion or fulfill your mission.

Without the self-confidence to overcome the fears of being rejected or ridiculed by others, you will not be able to demonstrate your passion.

Without the self-confidence to confront your challenges and attempt what seems impossible, whatever mission you set out to accomplish will fail.

Without self-confidence, you would not have lived at all – unfortunately.

In my vast international travels across continents, cultures and religions, speaking at corporate, church, community or college events, I have not seen anything else that holds people back from their heart’s desires more than low self-esteem.

Whether it is to speak in public, to start a business, confront a challenge, deal with an abusive relationship, conquer fears or even extend or receive forgiveness to someone else, confidence is the pillar of boldness. It is critical to your success and fulfillment.

Despite strong urges, some people fear to leave their dreary jobs to start their businesses because they are not confident enough in their capacity and capability to succeed in leadership and entrepreneurship.

Some people have even confessed to their fear of failure, while others have a fear of success. In the words of Marcus Garvey, “You are twice defeated in the race of life without self-confidence.” Thus, without it, you can’t win.

What dream, goal or objective would you pursue today if you have just a little bit more self-confidence to start the pursuit?

What are you scared of today? Is it rejection, disappointment, or failure?

What is the fear that is holding you back from fulfilling your purpose?

In which area of your life do you lack self-confidence the most?

Don’t you know that if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will?

As I wrote in my book, Welcome to Greatness,

“We are a unique creation, one of a kind; God has endowed us with a particular mix of talents, abilities, strengths and weaknesses to make a difference. We were created for a purpose and are blessed with the potentials to achieve that purpose.

Our creation was not an accident, but rather a deliberate act of God. We were created by love to be the epitome of love, by Greatness to be an embodiment of Greatness.

Not even our thoughts and actions can ever change that. The secret to our success and fulfillment in life is already within us. It is a secret because only you can find it within yourself.”

May God use this course to revolutionize your mindset about confidence.

May he open your eyes to your beauty, strength, purpose and magnificence.