EFFORT

 

A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence. Sonia Sotomayer

 Everyone has that self-doubt, anxiety, fear, apprehension, excitement, whatever label you want to put on it.  A more positive spin is excitement. I choose excitement. Some people are just better at hiding it than others but many of us lack confidence, are worried inside, or downright fearful. But a funny thing happens when you, do the work, practice, put in the effort , our “anxiety” dissipates and our confidence grows. “I got this”. The best elixir for nerves is preparation. We are all quite capable, and when we work at our skills or practice our craft, or prepare our presentation, speech, opening statement whatever our current project is as we prepare, a wonderful side effect of preparation, is reduced stress, lower anxiety, increased confidence. Ask any Olympic athlete before their event or Tom Brady before the Super Bowl, if they are nervous? Typical responses is heck no, I am excited, I am ready, let's go. That mindset comes from having put in the effort. Preparation. Effort.