If you are a human resource director and you are choosing people to run business units, manage, or work in the R&D department then "confidence" is a key component needed in one's set of personality traits.
Some might say this is my humble opinion, but that conclusion has come from several decades of observation of the human endeavor.
When watching all your humans in your natural environment "society and civilization" it might surprise you to learn that you are rather predictable to a large degree.
Okay so, let's talk about human confidence and achievement, success, and the ability to get things done.
Not long ago, an acquaintance explained to our think tank that it would make more sense if our application forms and potential candidate selection process offered up additional questions for those who were less confident about themselves or abilities.
That might be one idea, however since confidence is indeed a key component to estimating the probability of future success, then perhaps that idea of adding questions for those with low-self-esteem and self-confidence isn't so special after all? You see, confidence and belief in self is an important component of the attributes necessary to get things done.
I asked my acquaintance; do you believe that low-self-esteem, a low self-confidence people, with not strength of character, or achievement belong in a think tank? After he considered this, he saw my point, and yet, held short, because nearly everyone who has confidence, at one time did not, thus there are a lot of diamonds in the rough out there.
Interesting point, granted, however is it so? Well, certainly there are diamonds in the rough and yes, everyone has to start somewhere, that's undeniable, however, as a betting man, I'd bet on the jockey more times than not, that is to say not the horse alone.
Further, if someone is busy working hard to achieve, it won't be long until we start seeing a trail of awards, accolades, achievements, or successes behind them.
It takes confidence to take risks, to go for it, and to try.
It takes no effort whatsoever to make excuses, complain, or come up with a myriad of reasons why you didn't, couldn't, or shouldn't.
You can, I did.
With that, I wish you all the best, I want you to succeed in life, to win, and to accomplish your goals and achieve your destiny.
The best time to start is right now, so go get em' tiger.
Please consider all this and think on it.