How To Have Rock Star Confidence As An Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, having a high level of self-confidence is very important to your success. When I first started in high school, I wasn’t very confident and people knew it.

I was too worried about what others would think and didn’t really believe in myself. The lack of confidence was clearly seen through my results as I wasn’t doing as well as my competitors. After a few months, I finally realized I had to get over my fears and step up my game to really emerge as one of the best.

Having confidence as an entrepreneur is vital. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve whatever it is that you try.

However, you cannot gain confidence overnight. It’s a process and it will gradually happen for you as you continue trying. In this article, I’m going to share my tips on how to have rock star confidence as an entrepreneur:

F*ck Fear 

I lived a long part of my life just in fear of different things. I was mostly fearful of what others would say/think, which really limited my confidence. I realized the more nervous and scared I was, the less I was achieving.

I realized that we only live on this Earth once and our time is limited. You can live life being scared of the unknown or you can go out and conquer it. Next time you’re scared of doing something, look at both sides.

What’s the best thing that can happen compared to the worst thing that can happen? Is the reward worth the risk? If it is, forget about your fears. It’s okay to be fearful, but be confident in your abilities to overcome anything that is thrown your way.

Dress for Success

I don’t know what it is, but when I get a nice fitted suit on – I feel so good. 50% of confidence is what you believe and the other 50% of confidence is how you feel. You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on fancy clothes to feel confident, but it helps to look good.

If you always feel good in the clothes you wear, your confidence level will automatically increase. It’s a subconscious thing that works every time! If you feel good about the way you look and dress, it will resonate through your confidence.

Be Prepared

The biggest reason why many people lack self-confidence is because they do not feel prepared. When I was in high school, I was not confident about any of the tests I took. My friends would ask me how I did on tests and I’d always reply with a negative response because I wasn’t prepared.

In order to be confident, you have to be prepared. Plan and prepare yourself to take on whatever challenge that may be in front of you. As soon as you feel mentally prepared, your confidence level will increase.

Believe It’s Done Before It Really Is

Some people might say I’m cocky, but I think I’m really confident. Before I do something, I tell myself and others that it’s already been accomplished. That pitch for an investor? I’m not worried, we’re going to walk away with an investment.

That’s the mentality I constantly have. Instead of wondering whether or not it will happen, I believe it has already happened once I’m mentally and physically prepared for it. My confidence comes from me telling myself I’ve already achieved it because I’m far more relaxed and ready to go!

Don’t Hesitate

The biggest skill I’ve been able to develop over the years is the ability to do things on the go. Growing up, I was a nervous wreck that would hesitate at everything. Upon transforming into an entrepreneur, I’m able to make big-time decisions without much hesitation.

When you hesitate, you show weakness in your own abilities. This causes others to think you lack self-confidence and gives them the upper hand. If you’re able to process things quickly and act without much hesitation, you will be perceived as being far more confident.

Kill The Negativity

Negative thoughts about you or your business can quickly drop your confidence level. If you’re having negative thoughts about anything, you need to find an exercise that allows you to quickly ditch them.

For me, I think of all the positives that are happening in my life if I ever start thinking negative thoughts. Negativity purely limits us from doing amazing things and having the confidence we need to be successful. Kill negativity as soon it arises.

Conclusion 

Over-confidence can be just as dangerous as a lack of confidence so it’s crucial to find a nice balance. In this article, I shared a few tips on how to develop rock star confidence as an entrepreneur.

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