I hear it all the time, “If I were better at X, then… I would be more successful.” But, it is not talent that makes the difference it is certainty.

Think of the people you know who have made it or that you consider to be “ahead” of you. Are they really better at their job than you? The thing that separates good and excellent is confidence. These folks are certain they are “going to make it”. Some folks are certain of their success. Others are hopeful they have talent and they count on their hard work to get ahead.

You can go into any Karaoke bar and will find yourself scratching your head, thinking why doesn’t he/she/they have their own record contract? Talent makes you good, but certainty is unstoppable.

I imagine some learn certainty from their parents or had role models like teachers or coaches who encouraged them. If this was not the case for you, you need to do what was not done for you for yourself: become your own cheerleader, your own encourager.

It is a leap to believe in yourself. And the truth is, if you don’t believe in you, who will?

Believe in yourself, please. The world needs you.