Do You Believe in Santa Claus?
Cliff Quicksell, CSP, MASp, MASI
Quicksell Speaks & Cliff Quicksell Associates
“If you were able to believe in Santa Claus for like 8 years, you can believe in yourself for 5 minutes” - Unknown
I was thinking recently about all the people I have coached over the years; it’s been a ton!
As I reflect, one common theme that needs worked on, more than anything, is the lack of confidence and self-doubt which runs rampant in people. I'm not sure if it’s conditioning, their past, or whatever that has molded them in this way, but it's to prevalent!
This condition causes deprivation, mediocrity, low self-esteem and doubt; all of which affect momentum, sales and productivity. I encourage you to work on shedding this disbelief and start BELIEVING in yourself and your abilities.
It astounds me when you peel back the layers of the onion with people, what remarkable talent they have. I remember asking one of my clients (now a really dear friend), Paul Zafarana, partner at PICA Marketing Group, in one of our consulting sessions if he thought he was really creative? He paused and said, 'I don't know!". But, when he showed me the portfolio of his work, I was literally blown away by his creative talent. Maybe he was showing humility, but in today's competitive environment - you can't.
Paul has gone on to win over eleven top international marketing awards for his creative programs - he's amazing in the way his mind works.
I would contend all of you have some amazing hidden talent; and most importantly, YOU are more amazing than you give yourself credit. I have said this over and over, and yet some are still non-believers. For those that embrace this, there has been an amazing transformation, it’s incredible to watch so many I have worked with grow and become successful - very rewarding.
Every day, take five minutes to reflect on your positive attributes - embrace them! You ARE talented, amazing, brilliant, and full of untapped potential; now’s the time to put the incredible YOU into motion.
Until next time, ‘you’ve got to believe, don't wait - get moving’ Santa's coming!
– Best Cliff
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4 年Thanks Cliff ..we all needed that! Is that you in the Santa suit? ;0) Have a great Christmas...Big Bear says hi!
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4 年Yes!! Well stated...we are all creative in many different ways and everyone has a bit to offer.
Founder & President, ArtworkServicesUSA & Powerweave
4 年Very true we underestimate and undermine our own potential. It's the voice in the head, steer it in the positive direction everytime it starts to talk negative.
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4 年Love this Cliff, great reminder!