12 Things Truly Confident People Do Differently - part 2 of 2

BY TRAVIS BRADBERRY

7. They exercise.

A study conducted at the Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week for 10 weeks felt more competent socially, academically, and athletically. They also rated their body image and self-esteem higher. Best of all, rather than the physical changes in their bodies being responsible for the uptick in confidence, it was the immediate, endorphin-fueled positivity from exercise that made all the difference.

8. They don't seek attention.

People are turned off by those who are desperate for attention. The truly confident know that being yourself is more effective than trying to prove you're important. People tend to read attitude quickly, and they're more attracted to the right kind of attitude than what, or how many, people you know. Confident people always seem to bring the right attitude.

Confident people are masters of attention diffusion. When they're receiving attention for an accomplishment, they quickly shift the focus to all the people who worked hard to help get them there. They don't crave approval or praise because they draw their self-worth from within.

9. They aren't afraid to be wrong.

Confident people aren't afraid to be proven wrong. They like putting their opinions out there because they learn a lot from the times when they're wrong, and other people learn from them when they're right. Self-assured people know what they are capable of and don't treat being wrong as a personal slight.

10. They stick their necks out.

When confident people see an opportunity, they take it. Instead of worrying about what could go wrong, they ask themselves, "What's stopping me? Why can't I do that?" and they go for it. Fear doesn't hold them back because they know that if they never try, they will never succeed.

11. They celebrate other people.

Insecure people constantly doubt their relevance, and because of this, they try to steal the spotlight and criticize others in order to prove their worth. Confident people, on the other hand, aren't worried about their relevance because they draw their self-worth from within. Instead of insecurely focusing inward, confident people focus outward, which allows them to see all the wonderful things that other people bring to the table. Praising people for their contributions is a natural result of this.

12. They aren't afraid to ask for help.

Confident people know that asking other people for help won't make them seem weak or unintelligent. They know their strengths and weaknesses, and they look to others to fill the gaps. They also know that learning from someone with more expertise is a great way to improve.

Bringing it all together.

Building confidence is a journey, not a destination. Please share your thoughts on the matter in the comments section below, as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.

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