March 15, 2007 • Print This Post

Since we’ve been talking this week about believing in yourselves and giving yourselves the credit we deserve, I figured I’d follow the same line.  But this is coming at it from another angle. 

I totally agree with Chey and Stephanie that in this business (and life in general) we have to try and keep a positive attitude.  We do have to believe we can do what we need to do to succeed.  And we absolutely can’t let setbacks hold us down. 

Those are all great things to aspire to–and believe me I stuggle with those daily.  But is it possible that it’s actually the self-doubts that make us better writers?  Better people in general?

I realize if the self-doubts are crippling, then no, it isn’t good.  But let’s admit it, we’ve met people who seem to have no self doubts.  People who think they’ve got it all figured out.  They are in control, and they are darned good at what they do.

I gotta tell ya, I don’t always like those people.

To me, there is a place where self-belief turns to cocky.  I do think that is a fine line.  I definitely want to give myself credit and enjoy my successes, but I don’t want to lose sight of the fact that I can always do better.  I can always give more.  And I want others to see that I appreciate the success I’ve had.

What do you think?  Is there a fine line between believing in oneself and coming across as too confident? 

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