Confidence: Often The Difference Between Winning And Losing

Confidence: Often The Difference Between Winning And Losing by Dennis Harting

Tiger Woods is considered the best golfer in the world. He has held this title for a number of years. His accomplishments on the golf course only reinforce the dominance over the best players in the world. There is nobody who is even close to the number of victories that he amassed over the last decade. However, what is it that makes him so much better? Is his golf game really that much superior to everyone else?

The amazing part of this whole scenario is that the physical part of Tiger Woods' golf game is closer to the competition that the numbers dictate. He is know for hitting the ball a long way. Yet others on the Tour hit is further. He has a very good short game. However, it is not the best. Also, he has remarkable consistency from one week to the next. Of course, a different person from the field can step up weekly and play exceptional. Thus, what creates the huge gap in performance.

The major difference is the confidence that he enters the tournament with. Tiger enters every venue with the expectation that he is going to win. The other players may claim to do this but do they really believe it deep down. The majority of them do not. Tiger has the vast percentage of the players beaten before they even tee off. His confidence is overpowering to many of them.

In horse racing, the winning horse needs only to win by a nose. Of course, the difference in prize money between first and second place is substantial. Winning the race often pays double that of second place. This is interesting since the winner is not twice as good as the one who finished second. In some instances, it is only marginally better than its' competitor. Yet the difference in a nose pays off hugely.

Our lives are similar. For us to be successful, we do not have to be twice as good as someone else. We really only need to be marginally better. For example, in sales, the person who gets the deals usually is only a little better than the other salespeople competing for the business. In terms of skill, the difference between a high income earner and a moderate producer is not that great. Typically, it is the confidence the top producer displays that wins the “close ones”.

Confidence is tied to one's expectations. As mentioned, Tiger enters every tournament with the expectation of winning. His skills are marginally better on any given weekend. However, his confidence is drastically superior when compared to the rest. This is evident when he is in contention on the last day of the event. Everyone in the field is concerned where he is. Over the years, many of the players who played along side of him on the last day crumbled under the pressure. Tiger's confidence psychologically beat them.

Sales trainers teach new people to go into sales situations expecting to get the sale. If one does this in a confident manner, that is transferred to the prospect. By the same token, a lack of confidence will also be evident. In those situations where all other factors are equal, this will be a difference maker. Confidence is the nose that the winner gets across the line.
Pay attention to those times that you go through life showing a lack of confidence. Of course, we are not talking about putting up a facade. However, realize that you have many talents and capabilities. You are worthy of all that this world has to offer. The experiences you endured over the years fully prepared you for this moment. It is your right to walk forward confidently knowing that you have a lot to offer. Do this and you will find yourself winning more than losing.

The world loves to interact with people who are confident. Naturally, we are not talking about cockiness. Cockiness is actually a sign of low confidence. Someone who is truly confident in their abilities and the person that they are will attract the best people. With the world in such an unsettled state, anyone who exhibits a calm confidence through it all will garner the attention of others. Move ahead with confidence to accept the rewards that are available to you. All your endeavors will become more successful.

Dennis Harting is the Head Coach at Your Rich Life. He is an acclaimed speaker, trainer, and author. His international best selling books include Your Easiest Million and The Ultimate Procrastination Handbook. His programs and more information can be found at http://www.yourrichlifeinc.com.

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