Confidence comes not from always being right,

but not fearing to be wrong.

Peter T McIntyre

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The art of life is kindness, so live kindness ~ Gaye Crispin

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I have been proven to be wrong hundreds, nay, thousands of times more than I have been right. I’ve failed more times than I can remember. However, I do not consider myself a failure. The day when I can’t hold my head up high, when I accept defeat and stop trying or saying what’s on my mind, will be the day that I become a failure.

Despite what people may claim, everyone is wrong from time to time. Being wrong means that you are not afraid to speak your mind. It means that you made an effort. It means that you’re not afraid to try.

Successful politicians and salespeople are the ones who are confident in what they say. It doesn’t matter that what they say is wrong most of the time. What matters is that they said something in a confident manner.

The only way to become confident is by not being afraid to be wrong. It is how you learn. It is how you find out that you are wrong and what the truth is.

Speaking with confidence means you’ve given thought to what you are saying. It means in your mind you think it is correct. People respect that. Don’t be afraid to be wrong. If you think about it, it’s the person who is unsure of what to say that either gets blamed, doesn’t get elected or doesn’t make any sales.

It isn’t what you say that matters, but how you say it. When you speak with confidence you give strength and inspiration to those around you. They will not hold it against you if you’re wrong. You develop your character when you admit you were wrong and gain the respect of others.

What matters most is confidence in yourself, in knowing that as long as you keep trying, you will succeed one day. The best way to build confidence in yourself is to get over the fear of being wrong, or being rejected. The world will not suddenly turn against you. When you are proven to be wrong, you’ll realize that your fear was unfounded and you’ll become more confident when speaking. You’ll realize that it’s not what you say that matters, but in how you say it.

~ Peter T. McIntyre

Peter T. Mcintyre

 “Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.”

~Peter T. McIntyre

People confuse confidence with arrogance.  The individual who spends their time lost in defense of their position simply for the sake of standing their ground, is showing arrogance, not confidence and eventually loses the respect of those around them.  This arrogance usually stems from a lack of character and ironically of confidence.  Leaders and individuals who command our attention and devotion are those with the character and confidence to know and even express when they are wrong.  Build your confidence and your leadership credentials by embracing your fallibility with humility and strength.

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Quotes to consider:

“Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.” – Peter T. Mcintyre

“Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.” – Unknown

“Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all the questions.” – Unknown

“When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.” – Unknown