Successful People Believe in Themselves

Norman Vincent Peale, the author of The Power of Positive Thinking "People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves, they have the first secret of success."

Heidi: It really helps to have other people believe in you. But it’s not enough. If you don’t believe in yourself, too, you’ll never make it.

Sam: Goal setting is only half the battle. You also have to have positive thinking and a belief in your ability. Visualize yourself being successful. Feel yourself being successful. Remind yourself what it means to you.

Maybe you’re being mean to yourself and didn’t realize it. If so, stop! Be a friend to yourself, instead! After all, there will always be someone out there who is willing to speak or think badly of you. There’s no need to add to your own misery. Don’t abuse yourself. Treat yourself with the kindness, and respect that you give to others.

Heidi: I realize that I’m obligated to myself to not speak badly of myself. So I try to present myself honestly, but in a positive light. The main thing is to quit apologizing for everything.

Sam: It has been proven over and over that positive self-thinking is a major factor in success. Remind yourself that have the ability to reach your goals.

So…are you mean to yourself?

(Written by Samuel K. Freshman and Heidi Clingen, authors of TheSmartestWay™ to Succeed Series and to Save—Why You Can’t Hang on to Money and What to Do About It.)