Confidence -- Traits of a Champion: Part 5

Definitions and Quotes organized by Jon Whithaus This is part five of a series of 13 posts designed to trigger thinking about what are the true traits of champions. Each post in this series identifies a trait that champions own. Next the trait is defined. Then quotes are provided that illustrate the trait. The final step is up to you...evaluate yourself. Is the trait strong within you? Now focus on finding ways to strengthen the trait and establish yourself as a champion.

Confidence

Defined: 1. Firm belief; trust; reliance 2. The fact of being or feeling certain; assurance. 3. Belief in one’s own abilities. Quotes:

Expectation You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. --Michael Jordan

Inner Confidence "I look into their eyes, shake their hand, pat their back, and wish them luck, but I am thinking, 'I am going to bury you.'" --Seve Ballesteros

Inner Winning You must whole-heartedly have enough self-confidence in your method and your game to know you can win. If you don’t believe that you can, then you have already lost. -- Tom Kite

Excellence Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible. -- Unknown author

Decisiveness

Indecision builds nervous tension and undermines any remaining confidence."

- Sharron Moran