I can do ANYTHING!!!" -my 5-year-old
Lynn Smith
A CEO's secret weapon for high-stakes comms. Top leaders trust me to amplify their voice, ace media interviews, and lead with true confidence. Media expert | Podcast Host | Keynote speaker | NBC/MSNBC/CNN anchor alum
Do you want to have TRUE confidence?
Be a kid.
They are hard-wired for confidence, as proven by my new 5-year-old (his birthday was last week), and out of nowhere he came to me singing,
“I CAN DO ANYTHING, I can do annnnyyything!!!!”
Before you give me a parent of the year award, I don’t actually remember saying those words to him, and I realized kids just by nature are fearless.
They have this deep instinct to accept themselves as they are because they haven’t learned otherwise.
It’s not until outside forces creep in… a put-down, a comment, some subliminal messages hiding in conversations, or words said outright in our society.
That’s when we begin to question ourselves and our abilities.
Remember, confidence and arrogance are very different.
Confidence is believing you can do anything despite any circumstance. Arrogance is thinking you’re good at everything. Pro tip: The most arrogant people are the most insecure and lack confidence. Ironic, right?
So in those moments when you feel or struggle with confidence…
“I really messed that up.”
“I suck at this.”
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“What if I fail?”
Just remember the song that is now happily swimming in my head.
I CAN DOOOO ANNNYYYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There’s no real beat to the song or rhythm, but it was the sweetest sound I’ve heard in a long time.
What would you do if you really could do anything?
Now ask yourself, what’s stopping you?
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1 年It's fascinating to observe how children possess an innate fearlessness and unwavering belief in themselves. It reminds us all to reconnect with our inner child and embrace confidence.
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1 年Confidence is truly a priceless attribute. It empowers us to take risks, overcome challenges, and reach our full potential. Let's all strive to cultivate and maintain confidence in all aspects of our lives.
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1 年Confidence and arrogance truly are poles apart. It's important to strike the balance and believe in ourselves without being boastful. Lynn Smith
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1 年We should strive to instill that childlike confidence in ourselves and those around us, celebrating our unique abilities and embracing the belief that we can accomplish anything.
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1 年Lynn Smith Such a simple yet powerful reminder that we all need to tap into that inner fearless child within us! Love this message.