The building of self-confidence is just not challenging, but it calls for patience and intelligent work. There needs to be no straining, no anxiety, and no haste.

The story of your man who attempted to jump over a hill should be kept in mind. He went a lengthy way back, then ran so difficult toward the hill that when he got there he was obliged to lie down and rest. Then he got up and walked more than the hill.

Men hesitate to take a step 1 way or the other lest they do the wrong point, and this spirit of irresolution and hesitation generally leads them into the extremely errors they would stay clear of. It can be like a man on a bicycle, endeavoring to steer clear of an obstruction on the road, but all the although maintaining his eye fastened upon it so that a collision is inevitable.

There is nothing at all additional disastrous to man building than infirmity of purpose. "He who hesitates is lost," although he grows great who puts on "the dauntless spirit of resolution." The planet generally accepts a man at his own valuation. For those who give an impression that you simply are afraid, you'll beside-elbowed and imposed upon at pretty much each and every turn.

The other day I saw a dog leisurely pass a cat on the street, and to all appearance there was no ill feeling on either side. The cat looked him straight inside the eye as he approached, as well as the dog returned her confident glance and quietly passed on. Then the cat, seeing an excellent possibility for escape, bolted across the street, but the instant the dog saw her running he turned and followed in hot haste. It was cat and dog for some yards, when suddenly the cat stopped, humped her back and looked defiantly at her adversary. He stopped, caught his breath, blinked uncertainly, turned up his nose, and walked off. Provided that the cat showed worry and ran, the dog chased her; however the moment she took her stand, he respected her.

You, who enter upon this study of self-confidence, resolve to stick to it to completion with bulldog tenacity. Realize that no weak-hearted, intermittent efforts will realize your desired objective.