You cannot think your way to confidence. Confidence is something that must be earned. You build that confidence one level at a time.
There are there levels that will help you build confidence:
LEVEL #1 – Expert Knowledge
Having specialized knowledge in a particular field or niche is the first level.
LEVEL #2 – Expert Knowledge and Advanced Skills
Having both Expert Knowledge and Advanced Skills in a particular field or niche takes you to the next level, elevating your confidence even higher.
LEVEL #3 – Expert Knowledge, Advanced Skills and Achieving Success
The highest level of confidence is attained when you have mastered all three levels: Expert Knowledge, Advanced Skills and Achieving Success. This makes you a bone fide expert in your field or niche.
About Thomas C. Corley
How do you get Level 3 Success?
This describes the quandary faced by everyone seeking to try something outside their comfort zone. My take is you sharpen your Advanced Skills and leverage your Expert Knowledge and take a small step with proper advice. There’s no substitute for action and no gain without some risk.
I like this perspective so much that I cited it on my own blog. Great stuff Tom!
Taking action. Level three is all about taking action and testing your knowledge and skills.