Friday, May 3, 2013

Bet on Yourself

Do you ever bet on yourself?  When others offer a contrary opinion, sometimes our inner conviction has to override those contrary voices and help us to do the thing anyway.


This is tough to do, especially when those we trust the most offer the strongest voices in opposition.  And if you are a pleaser personality, that further aggravates the issue.

Nevertheless, there are times when it is necessary to bet on yourself.  Believe enough in your idea regardless of what others think, say or advise.

How does one know for sure?

You will never know for sure.  You just have to trust your instincts and past history. 

My main adviser – Carolyn - doesn't always agree with what I post, and there have been times when I've gone ahead and published something against her counsel.

That doesn't make either of us right or wrong.  It just demonstrates the convictions I held on that particular point that was contrary to her opinion.  And the final decision rested with me, as she is always quick to support.

There are thousands of issues at stake when we talk about a subject like this.  One needs to consider past history, past success, how have others tried and succeeded or tried and failed. 

And after all the data has been analyzed, after all the facts have been weighed, and after every consideration considered, then you either bet on yourself or you walk away.

…And when you bet on yourself, bet with confidence.

Believe!


P Michael Biggs
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