Confidence can open doors and is at the heart of so many amazing success stories across industries and disciplines and so we’ve always been interested in learning how we can help our readers and community members increase their confidence and self-esteem. Below, you’ll find highlights of some of the great conversations we’ve had on this topic.
Austin Addams
In my experience, confidence is a result of repeated success in a given area or practice. And I believe the discussion of confidence needs to be specific. For example, I do feel genuine confidence in my ability to play guitar on a Nashville session or play on stage. They keep calling me back so I guess there’s something there. Read more>>
Scotti Fraser
I developed my confidence and self-esteem from a decade of service in the US Marine Corps. I learned how to be strong and confident in leading other people, and working with other people as a team. To work very hard, and extremely difficult circumstances so I could be the best leader for my men. Read more>>
Nicole Stumphauzer
I had a tough time fitting in when I was younger, but over time I learned to embrace my individuality. For example, in high school I played guitar in a band which helped boost my confidence and thicken my skin. Later, I became friends with a guitarist in a popular metal band. I thought he was insanely cool, and was initially shocked that he thought I was equally cool. That experience made me realize that “cool” is subjective. Read more>>
Rana Coleman
Thank you for having me I’m so glad to be here I’ve always been comfortable in my skin and appreciated everything about myself even my imperfections I find beauty in those as well My mom raised my siblings and I to love ourselves love our complexions our features just to love everything about ourselves. I grew up in a home where I was always validated and I was told that I was beautiful so I’ve never looked for anyone else’s approval or felt that I needed to change anything about myself as my mom would say “Who are they?” Read more>>
Natalie Cass
It’s been a journey to develop my confidence and self-esteem. There are a lot of layers to it as well. One layer being the people I have surrounded myself with. There is an old saying ” You are the sum of the people that you surround yourself with”. There is a metronome effect that happens, whether you’re aware of it or not. Read more>>
Joe Farren
I was obsessed with music as a child and always wanted my life and work to revolve around my passion. When it comes to being a musician and being on stage, there’s not much to hide behind if you’re mediocre or insecure but I realized early on that proficiency comes from preparation and hard work. Read more>>
Brooklyn Anderson
Looking at my model sisters on the runway multiple times and them taking me in and letting me walk with with them.. the more times I practiced the more confident I got Read more>>
Shayron Hamilton
Sometime I ask myself where my confidence and self esteem come from, because honestly it came out of nowhere. I began to understand that if I didn’t love myself nobody else would. When you love yourself you can’t help but to be confident in yourself. I speak highly of myself to myself (self affirmations) which played a very big part in developing that. Read more>>
Knightmage
I think that developing confidence and self-esteem is a constant battle with all creatives. Some days you get a win and some days you lose but the main thing is that you don’t give up. Not only are you fighting with your own self-worth but outside factors such as other people and their opinions of you can influence the way the battle sways. Read more>>
Tarla Makaeff
Fortunately, I had an amazing mother growing up who gave me enough love and confidence for two parents – as my father had passed away when I was one. Throughout my youth, and on repeat, my mom told me “you’re the best, the smartest, the prettiest, the greatest.” She didn’t know it at the time – nor did I – but she was, in fact, hypnotizing me. Read more>>
Que Morgan
As a native of Pontiac, MI., I was raised in a small town where 77% of students are economically disadvantaged, only 1.2 percent are college-ready and over 1.3 million adult Michiganders have mental health conditions. These aren’t the things that are often highlighted but these are indeed the facts. This is where I come from and they say the ones who have had it the hardest often try to make it the easiest for others. Read more>>
GB Michaels
I built up my confidence & self-esteem by keeping promises to myself. At the end of the day lack of confidence is essentially lack of trust. You’re confident that when you sit in a chair that it will hold you & not break- you trust the chair. You’re confident that when you swipe that card it’ll go through (most of the time). Read more>>
John Chisum
After living what seems like three lifetimes and becoming successful in multiple careers, it seems like confidence and self-esteem are two different things. I became a songwriter in Nashville in my mid-twenties, stumbling into some opportunities I wasn’t smart enough to pray for or think myself into. I was smart enough, however, to seize the moment and work super hard to get good at it. Read more>>
Ashequka Lacey
Full transparency it took me a while to build the confidence I have now. It took me really loving myself inside and out. When you really love yourself what others think about you doesn’t matter. Read more>>
Anwar Kasha
Truth be told, you fake it until you make it. Now take that with a grain of salt because I am not anywhere near where I’d like to be. But right now, im better than where I was last year. I built my confidence and self-esteem by believing in my own work rather than comparing it to others. Read more>>
Ali Woerner
There isn’t a quick fix for developing confidence. At the end of the day it boils down to good ole’ hard work. It doesn’t matter the profession; architect, teacher, chef, or a choreographer and performer, it is hard work that creates success, in turn creating confidence. When a person puts in the work for their chosen craft, and I don’t mean just shows up, I mean pushes themselves to learn and work, that person will find themselves excelling. Read more>>
Prophocey
This is a very good question because your confidence can come from several places. The development of mine came exactly like that. After playing basketball throughout Highschool and college. My competitive drive was very high. Always rooting for the under dog. It was very apparent to me. That with my confidence from sports. Read more>>
Wan Campbell
I would say the arts, specifically modeling and dancing, at a young age helped me develop my confidence. See when you are young you don’t have any preconceived expectations so I was able to soak up everything that was poured into me. My dance teachers at our local recreation center would encourage our talent. Read more>>
Nicole Loiten
I developed my confidence from knowing who I am and believing in myself. I believe confidence is like a muscle and so the more you use it, the more it will become stronger. I’ve always been confident from an early age. I think my upbringing played a huge role in that too. My mother exposed me to a lot of things growing up. Read more>>
WALTER BROOKS JR
I develop my confidence and self-esteem from not having. Growing up with a single parent mom, who could not buy everything that you wanted. I would go home and draw it. So things that I seen and wanted for example: a Michael Jordon tennis shoe, I would go home thinking about the shoe, wishing that I had them. Read more>>
Elaine Duran
You ask how did I develop my confidence and self-esteem? However, before I even speak about development. I just want to say that some people are just born with a spark. Where it’s like the little train that could where you constantly say to yourself. “I know I can. I know I can.” until you have arrived? Read more>>
Khai Batbayar
My path to boosting my confidence and self-esteem has been quite a journey. It’s taken me some time to grasp that confidence isn’t a fixed destination; it’s a continuous process that evolves with us. I’ve learned this lesson over the years. Read more>>
Uma Alexandra Beepat
I started choosing me and stopped listening to others tell me what is best for me. I did it without holding anger or resentment to others because I didn’t see it as them trying to control me but rather help me in their own way. Read more>>
Stefano Bonzi
Well, first of all thank you for reaching out to me and having me featured on Bold Journey, I’m genuinely honored to be here and share my experiences. Read more>>
Sarah Williams
My confidence and self-esteem developed over time and is still a work in progress. When it was time to grow my business, to take it online and grow outside of my town, I struggled with my confidence. I didn’t want to be the face of my business. I even considered hiring an influencer to represent my business – someone younger, thinner, blonder than I was. Read more>>
Nathan Jarelle
Life is all about challenging yourself. Dare to be great? Don’t be afraid to fail. Pursue challenges. Try new stuff. Get outside of your box. Even if you find that later on something isn’t your cup of tea, it’s still an experience you can look back on. I believe that failing at a lot of things early in my life prepared me for the heartaches of adulthood. I try to approach all of my challenges with that perspective. Read more>>
Nichol Wojcik
By nature, I am very introverted and have always struggled with my self-esteem. I credit my manager at my full-time position for helping me realize and believe, that I am good at what I do and that helped give me the courage to start my business. Read more>>
Marinda Turkson-Oladimeji
To develop confidence and self-esteem as a business owner, I followed a unique journey based on my experiences, challenges, and personal growth. Here’s a general outline of steps I have taken to boost my confidence and self-esteem as a business owner: Risk Taking: I embraced calculated risks, stepping out of my comfort zone to pursue innovative ideas. Read more>>
Endy Kenzo
Embrace your failures and view them as learning opportunities. Track your progress and set goals that play to your strengths and minimize your weaknesses Read more>>
Corey Bolls
Hard work grind dedication i just kept pushing even when people was telling me to give up you know if you have dreams never give up learn your work ethic master your craft and believe in yourself. Read more>>
Mao Vang
I developed my confidence and self-esteem by reminding myself that I am not perfect. Being a mom is a struggle of trying to find who you are everyday. You’re trying to figure out what you like, what you dislike, what you actually enjoy doing, whether to be social or to look pretty. On top of that, you’re trying to balance life with your business. Read more>>
Leigh Ann Gibson
Confidence and self-esteem is something I will always be working on and I would say my confidence and self-esteem is still developing. There have been many things that have happened to me in my career that made me question if this was for me. Things that were growth and learning opportunities that I may have let get me down and made myself feel less than. Read more>>
