"You're sweet as honey?"

"Say what? You couldn't possibly be talking to me!"

Ever have someone tell you that you're sweet? Then the next thing that runs through your mind is they don't know me at all.

That's when you can be pretty confident that you're not putting your most authentic self out into the world.

But why not? If you're a badass, why aren't you claiming it?

It can take tremendous fortitude to open up and release your inner self-confidence to the world. So don't be too hard on yourself. Even if self-confidence is a genetic trait that runs through your family, it can take years to feel strong enough to let the people around you see it.

Think back to high school. There were plenty of kids you went to school with that ended up being incredibly successful. Most of them were not the quarterback of the football team. History has shown that it's a really bad idea to peak in high school. The majority of the kids we all went to school with who became uber-successful and confident were in the band, theatre, and math club. They always had it in them, but high school wasn't their launching pad.

So here you are, knowing you have so much to say that's valid, authentic, and helpful, but you can't seem to form the words.

Says who? Yes, you can! Stop telling yourself those crazy lies!

You are a strong, knowledgeable, direct-speaking human being. The world needs to hear what you have to say. There are people whose lives will be enriched by hearing your voice. So go for it...

Speak your mind!!!