YOLA application | Self-confidence

Well, the contest was cancelled, but I still got 2 boxes of flashcards and a backpack. Good deal though xD

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Among the 6 factors of an ACUPIT culture (Action, Caring, Understanding, Passion for Excellence, Innovation, Trust), I find the Passion for Excellence to be the most interesting. It is not that I prefer the other factors – to me, they are mostly at the same level of importance – but it is because many people may have different opinions on this matter. Some may say that the strongest Passion for Excellence is ambition, or relationships, or money. However, I personally think that the most important thing needed for success is self-confidence.

First of all, one of the basic factors required in building one’s self-confidence is self-understanding. As you might know, the power of gossip and media nowadays is getting stronger than ever. It would be nice if people were talking about good stuffs, but in fact, that speed of spreading is often applied to embarrassing moments, awful criticisms, etc., which can really hurt one’s self-confidence if we do not have a clear mind about ourselves. We should be the one who know ourselves best. We should know what we are missing from perfection, understand what we have, and what we are still trying to have, then aim for it only. The public should be considered as a blurry mirror which partially reflects what we look like. We should better ourselves to look nice in it, not convince it to reflect differently.

The next factor I want to mention about gaining self-confidence is the support from one’s close people. They can be members of the family, relatives, friends, co-workers, etc. Why? In my opinion, the contrary of self-confidence is insecurity. To be more specific, it is the fear of failing without being able to get back up. A person who is ensured of having someone at their back is not likely to have this problem. The power of affection can be limitless, and our way of accepting it also makes a big difference. We can hide in a corner and wait for someone to find us despite their busy lives, or we can ask for a hug, and surely that an “Are you ok?” question will follow. If you know that you are not alone, that you will always have some sort of warm pillows to catch your fall, I believe that you can walk your way as confidently as you want.

Last but not least, I strongly believe that courage is also a very important factor. It is not the kind of courage like stepping forward to fight a big monster, but the kind of taking responsibility, of believing in oneself, of taking a leap of faith and jump to one’s dream. Nothing can be achieved by hesitating and being afraid of falling, because you will definitely fall before succeeding. Only when the fear is controlled will the confidence take place.

In conclusion, I consider self-confidence is the most powerful motivation for overcoming obstacles, because only when you acknowledge your true value will you find your own way of reaching success.