This document provides encouragement and advice for believing in yourself. It discusses developing self-confidence by focusing on positive self-talk and not letting others' criticism affect you. It emphasizes finding passion and motivation through hobbies and goals. Finally, it encourages taking action to market yourself and introduce yourself to others.

1. Believe in YourselfSetting the stage for your great comebackPresented by Tim Salaver, MBA, PMP, CSSMBB

2. Believe in Yourself – The WizIf you believeWithin your heart you'll knowThat no one can changeThe path that you must goBelieve there's a reason to beBelieve you can make time stand stillYou know from the moment you tryIf you believeI know you willBelieve what you feelAnd know you're right, becauseThe time will come aroundWhen you say it's yoursBelieve in yourself, right from the startYou'll have brainsYou'll have a heartYou'll have courageTo last your whole life through

3. Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. ~Ralph Waldo EmersonYou have one chance to make an impression.There is no dress rehearsal, so prepare for your performanceLearn to market YOUThe difference between you and a celebrity is you are the agent, manager, public relations, and limo driver

4. Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. ~Les BrownDon’t let others judge youDon’t believe the hype coming from friendsYou are greater than you think you areChildren will be humbling, so don’t listen to your three-year-old

5. What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates his fate. ~Henry David ThoreauThe messages you tell yourself need to be affirming and positiveIf you believe you’re a failure, you will failIf you believe you’re a quitter, you will quitIf you believe you’re a winner, you will win

6. A person can grow only as much as his horizon allows. ~John PowellHow many people have you met who have never left the state……the country…their neighborhood…their own circumstancesDo you have a bucket list?Develop an outlet…find a sport, commit to helping others, lighten up, and laugh more often

7. If you must love your neighbor as yourself, it is at least as fair to love yourself as your neighbor. ~Nicholas de ChamfortSometimes we treat others better than we treat ourselvesIt is the darndest thing when we compliment others, but do you compliment yourselfYou need to experience the feelings that you have for your spouse, loved one, family, from your own perspective.How well do you accept a compliment

8. Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic. ~Jean SibeliusPeople can be critical and disbelieving of youWe learn to say NO when we haven’t even tried Greatness knows no boundsIf you must be critical, do so about the act not the person

9. Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstance. ~Bruce BartonWhat is your circumstance?What Splendid and Superior activity have you created from that circumstance?Do you have an earnest acceptance of life’s pains and promises

10. Lesson in kindOne can never give enough hugs, say enough "I love you's," and send enough "I miss you's." Be sure to acknowledge the positive in people…Praise it forward!!

11. Building CharacterComes from within

12. InspirationThe job market is filled with millions of people; what will inspire you to rise above the din and be noticed?Join a business-related social network; use LinkedInRecommend first; Invite praiseGet a recommendation from 10% of your contactsHappiness only real when shared

13. MotivationFind the drivers that make you kick it up a gear or twoDevelop a keen sense of what you want to accomplish and go for itFind the carrotListen to the music in your lifeTell the story of your life

14. DesireWhat do you want most out of lifeWhat seems to be missingMake it so, number oneDon’t we all want to be the very bestBe better than your best

15. PassionDo that which you care about mostWhat is your reason for livingIf you channel all your energy into the things you love the most can you imagine what you can accomplishIt is what makes you human, animals have instinct

16. ConfidenceWhy are people afraid? Inspiration +Motivation +Desire +Passion =ConfidenceIt’s contagiousYou will feel so very different about yourself

17. Lesson in opening upStand up, greet, and introduce yourself to THREE people

18. SummaryYou have a choiceBelieve in YouPractice what you heard todayGo out and be heardHave a Healthy OutletDon’t Take Yourself Too SeriouslyShare Your Happiness

19. Tim Salaver, MBA, PMP, CSSMBBPresidentCornerstone Systems SolutionsTim@GO-CSS.com702-286-7464 (CTO-SING)www.GO-CSS.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/timsalaver