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6 Traits of Self Confident People and Players

Bio

ONE Way® founder, Michael Riggs, holds a master's degree in applied sports psychology from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. University of Virginia is recognized worldwide for its emphasis on research and innovation in the field of performance psychology. As an educator, Michael has opened the minds of students at all levels, encouraging them to "dream big." As a multi-sport athlete and longtime coach, he's worked with athletes from skilled amateurs to professionals. And as a business professional, he's fostered innovation.

Using the ONE Way platform, each client is personally guided by a ONE Way certified Coach to realize his unlimited potential. ONE Way Coaches serve as objective guides who empower their client to become their own catalyst for change. Since 1996, Performance Consulting Ltd.has offered one-on-one personal coaching, group workshops, and custom presentations for athletes, business executives, and organizations seeking to think better perform better live better.

Self-confidence is not limited to how we present ourselves on the golf course. It encompasses how we view ourselves and perceive our world, the way we treat others, and even how we deal with crises situations. Self-confidence simply means being positive in all aspects of life, not just golf, even when your circumstances seem outwardly negative.

People and players with self-confidence have certain characteristics in common. Here are the common attributes found in highly confident people – both on the course and off.

Ambitous

Self-confident people and players are highly ambitious. They know exactly what they want, and strive their best to achieve it. They do not settle for less, in fact, they maximize their dreams to the highest potential. These types of people look at the positive aspects so much so that even when they do not yet have the means to achieve it, they know they will soon get what they want.

Self-appreciating

Players and people with self-confidence appreciate themselves. They genuinely love who they are and are satisfied with who they are not. They have a strong sense of belonging and personal security. People who do not truly love themselves lack the ability to trust. Without trust, they see themselves as incapable and in the long run, they lose their self-confidence. When we love ourselves, we do not seek the approval of others, thus we are not affected by negative criticisms that can possibly shake our confidence.

Competitive

Highly self-confident people and players love competition. They love to test their capabilities to that of others, because they believe that they will win. And even if they lose, they still feel satisfied knowing that they have been with one of their best opponents. They never draw back from competitions; it is a way of life for them.

Risk-takers

Confident players and people are not afraid to take risks. They are very good at weighing the risks and benefits of a shot or situation in order to achieve the best outcome, and they do not just settle into a “playing safe mode”.

Self-awareness

People and players with self-confidence know their own strengths and limitations. They identify their strengths and nurture them, and at the same time acknowledge their limitations and work on improving in these key areas. They see their limitations as equally important factors to their personality.

Ever-improving

Self-confident people and players are not satisfied with the status quo. They want change to happen in their workplace, in their families, at school and in their golf lives. They do research on how to go about change that will be beneficial to their lives and games. We often see that highly self-confident people are the leaders of our society. In our fast and ever changing world, we need more leaders that are made and not born. One way of honing the leadership skills in every person is through building self-confidence.

Believing in your own potential and that you are able to reach greater heights in golf, and life, is at the core of being self-confident. To compete and win requires a bold self-confidence which is gained and earned – one day, and round, at a time.