Friday Thought of the Week: Believe in Yourself

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This is over a year old, but it was the first time I’d seen it… it’s a whimsical interview with Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft Corporation) by the Wall Street Journal. It’s only ~2 min long, so if you haven’t seen it, then it’s worth the time for a look. The very last question (1:50 mark) is what struck me the most.

“Believe in yourself more than you do”

It sounds a bit hokey, but I’d seriously like to get that tattooed on the inside of my forearm. (and yes, I have a few others so it wouldn't be a first) Being critical of one’s self is human nature, I think. And it helps to fine tune our ideas and actions to make them even better. Some of us take this a bit further -- to an art form, if you will-- and create more ways to doubt our own abilities. Remember a few key things:

  • You wouldn’t be here if you were not excellent at what you do
  • Trust those who believe in you that they believe you are more than capable for the task at hand
  • Believe in yourself more than you do

You CAN do this