Self-confidence can mean the difference

Some of you might know that I'm a NASCAR fan. You might also know that Jimmy Johnson, # 48, is the man.

Today at Dover he led the most laps and looked like he was capable of winning the race until a late race caution changed all that. He got shuffled all the way back to 9th place with 25 laps to go. That's a lot of distance to make up. Then another caution happened where he couldn't advance his position.

Then his determination and confidence in the quality car that his team had assembled and fine-tuned - as well as his own driving ability - took over. Sixth place, 5th, 4th. 3rd. Then 2nd, and with 5 laps to go he challenged for the lead but couldn't get it done. Finally with 3 laps to go, he made the pass for the lead and drove away with the victory.

The point is this. He could have panicked being down so far with the race almost over. He could have played it safe. He could have decided that a top 10 or top 5 finish was OK. But nothing less than the win would do - and he knew he was capable of it.

Patience, persistence, determination, perseverance, and confidence carried the day.

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12 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • May 31 2009 05:21PM

We can improve our appearance with confidence

We hear a lot about first impressions and wanting someone to like us when they meet us. A lot of emphasis is therefore placed on grooming and clothes. But's that only part of the story.

How we feel about ourselves has a lot - perhaps even more - to do with how someone perceives us when they first meet or see us than they way we look physically (including hair, clothing, grooming, and accessories).

Self-confidence - or lack of it - is evidenced in our posture and our carriage. If we're walking, it affects our gait.

More than the way we look when we meet someone, our confidence signals to them as to whether we are someone that they want to meet and have a conversation with or discuss business.

By now, millions of people have seen the YouTube video of Susan Boyle's performance on "Britian's Got Talent." Even though her physical appearance was somewhat dowdy, think about the way she marched out on stage, stood there condifently (almost defiantly) without moving, knocked it out of the park, and then turned to leave after her mighty performance. Confidence.

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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. You can also listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings. © Steve Hoffacker, 2009. All Rights Reserved.

27 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies • April 17 2009 01:33PM