b"Chapter 4 Accept your quirks instead of trying to look like someone else or act in a way that isn't true to you. It takes courage and confidence to be true. Themoreauthenticyouare,themoreconfidentyoubecome. Confidence builds self-esteem.4.The highs and lows of confidence: whether you are an employee or a boss, life is full of ups and downs. Some days you will ride the crest of a wave and everything you touch will turn to gold. Other times, the stress and strain of calling the decisions you need to make, will weigh heavily.It is important for your success to consider that you live in the community with your colleagues and the boss. It does not stop only in the workplace, but also in family and during social activities.What will you do when you have a bad patch? What will be your reaction to personal disappointment? When will a difficult customer, employee, or boss cause difficulty? Or, when you will lose a contract with a competitor?The most effective weapon you will use in these difficult times is your own self-confidence.5.How do you maintain faith when doubt sets in? Self-confidence is something we all need to nurture. None of us are born with an ironclad belief in ourselves.Luckily, it's something you can farm. Follow the following five incentives to stay confident, which will give you an edge over many people.a.Seek a mentorship: it is always nice to know that we are independent. However, if you want to cultivate your self-confidence, it is reassuring to have someone as a sounding board for big decisions.Mentoringfillsthisgap.Amentorshouldbesomeonewhohas experience in the world you want. A person who can point out pitfalls, so you can avoid them. Knowing that you have this experience to turn to, if you need it, will allow you to move forward with confidence.118Germain Decelles"