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                                Building Confidence

            Have you ever considered how confidence is like construction? Okay, so there is no heavy machinery involved, no tools and other supplies. But the idea of starting with a foundation, framework and walls, eventually a completed project is how the creation of building confidence is made.

          We’d all like to think we came equipped with confidence, well, I hate to burst your bubble, but very few people are born with an arsenal of this super power.

          Confidence is often in short supply for those of us who must work our way gradually up to full steam when it comes to this noun. It’s not impossible to achieve. However, the consensus is that work is required to reach this goal.

          I’m an avid believer that as with anything, confidence comes with time, and experience. Building blocks to work our way from the bottom to the top of self-assuredness.

          Well, it makes us wonder how some people seem so arrogant and full of themselves. Perhaps it is geared to personality, or some other genetic trait that makes them seem more confident than others.

          Kudos, to all the extroverts out there. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be so self-aware. For those people who need work, there is still hope for you yet.

          Maybe you aren’t quite at the stage to demand mountains to move out of your way, but you can still tell it to kick rocks.

          Speaking of rocks, I’m reminded of the story of David and Goliath. Anyone who has ever picked up a Bible and can read, is familiar with it. If not, I will enlighten you.

          The passage in 1^st Samuel starts like this; Daniel is a young shepherd lad, with several older brothers. From this group chosen as king and one day will govern Israel. His first trial is a battle with the giant Goliath. Without use of any weapons, except a stone and a slingshot, he takes this bad guy out.

          David wasn’t born a warrior, but chances are, he had a few lessons along the way. First from his brothers, being the youngest I’m sure they taught him a few things about self-esteem. We all know how older siblings can be detrimental to building confidence.

          Secondly, his job as a shepherd gave him on the job training for humility also an education of the necessity of confidence.  David grew to become Israel’s great leader through many trials and tribulations.

          David proved that he didn’t need a group of supporters to back him on his quest, he had one resource available (a powerful one on his side) that helped him win the battle.

          Through the stepping stones of life, we acquire confidence, and need it to grow. Without it, we will never accomplish our dreams. Nothing makes you lose steam faster than a whack to the ego.

          However, if you are assured of your abilities, then nothing and no one can break down the walls supported by a solid foundation.

 Remember, You Got This, keep building your confidence and living your dreams out loud.