Quote Of The Day: Confidence

Quote of the Day - Marcus Garvey - "With confidence, you have won before you have started."

Definitions:

• Full of trust, belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or the reliability of a person,
• Belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance.
• Certitude; assurance
• A confidential communication
• Presumption; impudence
• Something that gives confidence; ground of trust.

     Setting a goal whether it is fitness or not takes confidence in yourself. If you lack confidence there are many things you can do to gain it. 

     First, do not allow anyone to INTIMIDATE YOU!! I just had this happen to me a couple days ago from a person that I THOUGHT WAS MY FRIEND! Apparently, this person was obviously offended that I have done some cross-promoting with another photographer. Maybe this person was jealous that he didn't think of the idea? Or this person's head has gotten so big that they think they have the right to be the only photographer in region when he decides to visit. Even though my event is on different days that doesn't include the event he is at. 

     I'm pretty shocked that this person sent me an upsetting email after my marketing sent out an email blast about the events I'm promoting. I have worked with this photographer for years and it is sad to see this side of him. It would be ridiculous if I turned it on him and said why are you photographing and promoting other figure bodybuilders? There is not an exclusivity contract signed by this person and I for this B.S. This is the thing about me, intimidation only gives me more CONFIDENCE and makes me STRONGER! It shows me that I'm a threat and I'm going the right way to my success! 

     Second, write down your goals! This will keep you on track and will open up the door for you to see you progress. Nowadays, you can even track your path through pictures. Making smaller goals to reach your long-term goal is the way to do it. You can start off with losing 5 lbs. each month. By the time you get to 6 months you have already reach 30 lbs lost!. 

     Third, don't be afraid to give yourself some positive self talk! People might think you are crazy talking to yourself, but who cares what they think. This is about you and your goals and nobody is going to reach them but you! There are times when you feel down and tired and you need a that pep talk when no one else is there. 

     Fourth, don't be afraid to fail! Some of the most successful people failed many times before they reached their goals. I'm one of them. It took me a whole year to lose just 35 lbs., but I did it. I've competed in many contests and didn't win, but that didn't stop me. I just went back to my books to change up my routine to gain the look the judges wanted. 

     Whatever your goals are don't be afraid to reach them. Don't allow anyone to intimidate you when you are in pursuit of your goals. Learn to have confidence in yourself and everything you want will come to true! 

Candace