3 Steps to Building Your Confidence
I just learned how to drive a stick shift! I have put
it off forever, but finally did it. I realized a
few things after this experience. Many people want to
try new things, but hold back. Below are three reasons
why people don't try new things, and what you can do
to avoid them.
1. LACK OF UNDERSTANDING
I didn't understand how driving this type of car
worked. If I did, I would have been more willing to
give it a try. When we don't understand how something
works, it is easier to shy away from trying it.
The solution is to learn how it works. Get the facts and
talk with others who have experienced it. After learning
how it works, you will find it to be less overwhelming,
and you will be more willing to learn something new.
2. NAYSAYERS
People love to tell each other that things are harder
than they think. I have heard many times that driving a
stick shift is tough, and most beginners have a horrible
time learning it. I believed them. When someone offered
to let me try, I declined, remembering what my friends
had told me.
The solution is to ignore the naysayers and just do it!
Maybe they are right, and it is hard. That is still no
reason not to try. Maybe they are wrong, and it's not
so bad. You'll never know until you do it.
3. EMBARRASSMENT
One of the biggest obstacles to learning new things
is the fear of doing it wrong. We worry so much about
what others think that we forgo many opportunities and
challenges. The solution is simple.
Don't worry about it! People do not pay as much attention
to you as you may think. They also feel the same way.
Take the risk, and go for it! When you succeed, you
may inspire others to do the same.
When you are interested in trying something new, learn
about it, don't worry about negative comments, and
don't worry about doing it wrong. Have fun and just
do it!
by Jason M. Gracia - Motivation123™
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