Martial Arts World News Magazine - Volume 22 | Issue 3

MIND MASTERY
The Power of Self-Belief
By Grandmaster Jesse Bowen
Now in approaching the “Power of Success”, the power of self-belief is that if you
don’t believe you can, then you won’t. Remember, you should note or highlight any
ideas or strategies to implement your success plan.
If you believe in yourself, there
is little to stop you in whatever you
want to accomplish. It gives you
the power to push forward and to
defy the odds. You will be able to
handle any roadblocks that come
your way. You will also brush off
the naysayers. It gives you peace
of mind when you stick to your
self-belief.
To keep that self-belief strong,
you need to define your goals. You
wouldn’t expect a general to fight
a war without a map.
You, too, need a
map to guide you on how to proceed. Too many
people skip this step and wonder why they aren’t
getting anywhere.
Goals are your guides, but carrying through
with them is only done when you believe that it’s
possible. Belief is the energy you need to take
action. It helps you to focus on getting
your tasks completed.
You will also build confidence
when you have selfbelief.
It’s a powerful tool,
as others will be attracted
to that confidence. They
will follow your lead
and you will help show
them what is possible.
When you run into any
stumbling blocks (and you will),
that confidence will help you
see them through. You will know
how to take alternative action
when necessary. The people
following you will respect that
as well.
Several forces will try to beat
you down. You may even find
yourself letting it happen. You
need to get centered on why
you started your journey in the
first place. Use affirmations to
reinforce your message. Be consistent
with your affirmations.
Unfortunately, many of the negative forces are going to be
from your family and friends. They will see it as helping you avoid
mistakes. Many people will succumb to this negative pressure and
give up. One way to prevent this is to join groups of like minded
individuals. It can be related to your business, or it can be groups
that focus on self-help. These organizations exist to try and push
the negative forces out. It’s great to go to meetings and get encouragement
from the group.
Attending these groups can sometimes lead to friendships with
people where you can extend the encouragement of each other.
You may even form business partnerships from these friendships.
It’s good to know that you have the support of these people when
these relationships form. They understand when everyone else
around you doesn’t. Your self-belief will strengthen considerably
from this arrangement.
Okay, it’s time to go to work! I believe the power of self-belief is
the key to rapid success.
GRANDMASTER JESSIE BOWEN is president of Karate International of Durham, Inc., a member of the
American Martial Arts Association Sport Karate League and Hall of Fame, and has been a member of the Duke University
PE Staff for over 25 years. He is the author of Zen Mind-Body Mindfulness Meditation and Zen Mind-Body Mindfulness
Meditation for Martial Arts, as well as several other books, programs, and audio CDs on meditation and success training.
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