February 18, 2014 - Written by: Charlie Sutcliffe

The One Thing Every Admired Person Has In Common: Self Confidence

There’s one main thing that’s going to help you in life pertaining to success.

It’s the one thing that all admired people have in common, and it doesn’t matter who they are or what they do. That thing is self-confidence.

I mean, think about it. The world is full of an incredible variety of talents and achievements. You can’t ever say that one size fits all. Miranda Kerr looks hot. So does Jennifer Lawrence. Ginger tea is great. So is cheap instant coffee. Some kids love frat parties. I hate them and that’s why I avoid them. I will never understand why and how some people live their lives, do the things they do and like the things they like. There’s no one rule.

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However, each great, unique thing is unique and great, and people will either be compatible with it, or they won’t. Miranda Kerr doesn’t go around feeling insecure and ashamed because she isn’t cute, clumsy and amusing like Jennifer Lawrence. And Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t cry all the time because she isn’t strutting up the catwalk getting butt-slapped by Justin Timberlake. It’s just not for her. Therefore, the truth here is that whatever you’re doing and whoever you are, you should have self-confidence in what you’ve chosen to pursue and who you’ve chosen to be.

Not everyone can be Jennifer Lawrence and not every tea can be ginger tea. I love ginger tea but other people don’t. However, ginger tea doesn’t curl up into a ball and cry when someone says it’s not their cup of tea. Instead, it just remains intact, confidently waiting. In a more relatable example, every actor, director, writer and entrepreneur brings something different to the table. If they didn’t, imagine how bored we’d all be. Not everyone likes Tarantino. Not everyone believed in Julian Assange. Not everyone would have sex with Ezra Miller. We’ll never understand the warped logic of people’s minds, especially when the way you see something makes so much sense. Nevertheless, those people don’t stop doing what they’re doing because some people don’t agree with them. They just continue on with their own vision and have confidence in themselves.

Someone is always going to ridicule you. Not everyone is going to want to date you; yes, even when you see a perfect potential for a relationship. People will find anything to argue with you about. They’ll question your sexual preferences, your religion, your tastes and your style all because they can. However, as long as you’re happy and you’re doing things that you believe in (and aren’t detrimental to your life), you should remain confident in yourself.

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Some people love cheerful people, but not everyone does. Some prefer more introverted kids who keep to themselves. Some guys love rake thin girls with artistic talents. Others prefer curvy girls who collect Converse and possess mild OCD. Some people daydream to licking cheese off nachos. Others daydream to licking cheese off Johnny Depp. However, of all the various and conflicting qualities people admire, insecurity is not one of them. It’s the seller that believes in his product and the successful person that believes in his or herself, so stick to your guns and don’t apologise for the person you are, or where you want to be.