Let’s look at the word confidence and break it down. Do you see the word “confide” at the beginning? “Confide” means to trust. Therefore self-confidence means to put trust in oneself.
I spend a considerable amount of time leading sales team retreats and keynoting at sales conferences. When I present to sales teams, they love the philosophy of my book Water The Bamboo, and many are shocked that giant timber bamboo can grow a remarkable 90 feet in 60 days.
Mastering a skill takes years, whether it is teaching, becoming a great leader, a parent or world-class speaker. Like the Bamboo Farmer that I reference in my speeches and my first book Water The Bamboo the key to mastery lies in one’s ability to be focused and disciplined for years.
