Are you confident or arrogant? The difference is obvious.
"When there is trust, you don't need evidence. When there is no trust, no evidence can stand." – Chinese proverb
He is a confident person trustworthy, because trust is one of the most important activators of success. In business relationships, this virtue is highly valued. Research shows that these people they lie less often, their behavior is rated as more ethical, they are more interesting for others also happier. They are benevolent and they have integrity: you can rely on them. They are determined and try more things than other people.
You can recognize such a person by the sentences listed below.
1. "Don't worry about that."
Self-confident people have nothing to worry about. If you present them with a good idea and reasons why it might get complicated, they'll say don't worry about it. Why? They understand that even if something goes wrong, they can handle it. They feel that no matter what happens - good or bad - they will be able to handle the situation.
Many of today's highly successful people have experienced severe defeats in their lives, but they picked themselves up, learned from their mistakes, and then redrew the directions that later led them to success.
2. “You can do that.”
They are confident people full of optimism and expect only good things to happen. At the same time, their success in making good decisions means that they also have the ability to balance their positivity with realistic thinking. They stay on solid ground.
3. "That's acceptable."
Self-confident individuals they don't feel cramped. They are not concerned with whether others accept them or not. They are calm, even in crisis situations, so others want to follow them. They are leaders.
4. "Why not me?"
They do not wait for the next opportunity, but find it themselves. They do not doubt themselves, they know that they will succeed. They build the right relationships, ask for a promotion or otherwise believe in their progress. They have a vision for the future.
5. "Have your say."
Self-confident people take a stand. If they see that their views are wrong, they will admit it and consider the opinions of others. They accept criticism and learn from it.
6. “Tell me more.”
Self-confident people they listen carefully the person they are talking to. If they don't understand something, they ask.
7. "Can you help me?"
Everyone has weaknesses, but confident people are not afraid to admit them. Instead of worrying about what others will think if they ask for help, they prefer to focus on personal and business growth.
Let your confidence be greater than your ego. – Lesser