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		<title>How Does This Make You Feel About Yourself?</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[authentic]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[self-confidence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is simply a fact that when you develop unshakable self-confidence, your whole world will change for the better.  You'll have the confidence to take whatever steps necessary to earn more money and enjoy a higher standard of living.  You'll be more powerful and persuasive with other people.  And you'll be more popular and likable.

Unleash the self-confidence you already have!  Make sure you know the key differences between people with high self-esteem and low self-esteem...]]></description>
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<p>It is simply a fact that when you develop <strong><em>unshakable self-confidence</em></strong>, your whole world will change for the better.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll have the confidence to take whatever steps necessary to earn more money and enjoy a higher standard of living.  You&#8217;ll be more powerful and persuasive with other people.  And you&#8217;ll be more popular and likable.</p>
<p>Unleash the self-confidence you already have!  But first, I want to tell you about the key differences between people with high self-esteem and low self-esteem, according to researchers:  <span id="more-162"></span></p>
<p>People with high self-esteem&#8230;</p>
<ul>
<li>Usually see other people in a better light&#8230;</li>
<li>Expect other people to like and accept them&#8230;</li>
<li>Perform better in high pressure situations, and do better<br />
work when the standards are high&#8230;</li>
<li>Feel confident and secure enough to shrug off negative<br />
comments from others&#8230;</li>
</ul>
<p>On the other hand, people with low self-esteem&#8230;</p>
<ul>
<li>Frequently dislike others&#8230;</li>
<li>Expect that other people will dislike and reject them&#8230;</li>
<li>Have trouble performing under pressure, and find it hard to<br />
work in demanding environments&#8230;</li>
<li>Are more vulnerable to negative comments and reactions<br />
from others&#8230;</li>
</ul>
<p>These tendencies can spill over into all areas of a person&#8217;s life and the consequences are huge. That&#8217;s why self-esteem is a critical factor &#8211; it&#8217;s one of those make-or-break variables that has the power to transform your life, for good or bad.  High self-esteem is a little like a magic spell that works in any number of situations.</p>
<p><strong>So how can you get the self-esteem that leads to unshakable self-confidence?</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>first</strong> thing is that it is not something you can get in a bottle.  <strong>Secondly</strong> and far more important, it is not about imitating someone else or &#8220;acting&#8221; like you have it.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s about feeling the safety to tap into your <em>authentic</em> self (who you really are) not what other people expect you to be.</p>
<p>Most of us somewhere along the way lose ourselves.  Perceived disapproval from parents, peers, coaches and teachers can cause a denial of your true self at a young age.  It&#8217;s kind of like building a wall.</p>
<p>Then we do all types of self improvement work, sales and business training, tape listening, etc&#8230;</p>
<p>We improve but nothing has true power unless it is authentic.</p>
<p>Only authentic self-esteem leads to the kind of unshakable self-confidence of the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>successful top 1%</em></span>.</p>
<p>Look for your <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>‘Authentic Power’</strong></span>&#8230;</p>
<p>Your <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Authentic Power</span> will help provide the safety and comfort so that you can access the part inside of you that is responsible for your inner most drive.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Improve your mindset</span> to develop your self-esteem, and then to create self-confidence.</p>
<p>The key is to YOU finding and developing the mindset that will allow you to blow through your competition in your own way.</p>
<p>Be well,<br />
Nicole</p>
<p>P.S.  If you&#8217;re struggling in any area of your life, personal or professional, it&#8217;s possible that your problems are just symptoms of a bigger problem: low self-esteem.  Find a way to improve your self-esteem, and you can expect things to start improving in lots of ways.<br />
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