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The Fastest Way to Eliminate Self-Doubt and Massively Increase Your Self-Belief
In his autobiography Shoe Dog, Phil Knight, the founder of Nike, mused about his sudden success when he first began selling shoes.
“I’d been unable to sell encyclopedias, and I’d despised it to boot. I’d been slightly better at selling mutual funds, but I’d felt dead inside. So why was selling shoes so different? Because, I realized, it wasn’t selling. I believed in running. People, sensing my belief, wanted some of that belief for themselves.”
When you sincerely believe in what you’re doing, you’ll get followers.
When you believe in yourself, you’ll get influence, attention, admiration, and respect.
Why? Self-belief is rare. As someone who struggles with anxiety and constant self-doubt, I’m drawn to the self-assured, focused individual. I want what they have.
When you eliminate your self-doubt and replace it with self-belief, people will want what you want, and will want to help you get there.
The world will follow your lead.
Best-selling author James Altucher echoed this thought:
“The greater your own internal fire is, the more people will want it. They will ignite their own…
