Humility, Gratitude, and Swagger – How They All Fit Together

 

How does humility fit in with swagger?”

It’s a question that caught my attention when I was browsing the Net. It’s actually the title of an article by Jim Murphy. From what I’ve read on his site Inner Excellence, he’s a sportsman who’s now authored personal development books and committed himself to inspiring people to be the best they can be.

I usually come across the word “swagger” when the subject is a popular person, usually a celebrity or someone who’s idolized. They usually have that certain charm that makes them irresistible. Admit it or not, many of us often wonder how we can have that.

In his article, Murphy said, “Don’t confuse swagger with pride. Swagger is the confidence that you can connect with the powerful energy of passion, purpose, and poise. Pride is, in our discussion, the false bravado that comes when the ego says, ‘look at me.’”

And he has a point there. The article is just a brief one, but it has some statements that can create a certain spark in your soul and spirit. Read the whole piece through this link - How does humility fit in with swagger? I’m sure it’ll help boost your confidence today.

Self-perception and Change

 

Have you ever come across that advice about looking at yourself in the mirror in the morning and telling yourself that you look and feel good so that you will for the rest of the day? Many people swear by this suggestion. I’ve done similar things from time to time – for instance, telling myself that I feel good when, in fact, I have a bad cold and a severe headache.

If you’re thinking about changing your attitude or your life to a more positive one, this might be an effective approach for you. Oliver Burkeman, a writer from The Guardian, has a very interesting article on this entitled “This column will change your life: self-perception theory.”

 

Building Confidence: Tips from an Expert

 

As I’ve mentioned in my recent posts, I’m sharing other posts that can help us encourage ourselves to keep on doing our best. And in having that winning attitude, having self-confidence is important.

In his article about how you can build confidence, author and sports psychology consultant Jim Taylor advised, “You don’t wait to develop a technical problem before you work on technique.” Read his interesting points on Sports: Building Confidence: Part I | Psychology Today.