I have entered a level of soreness, that is starting to fade a bit, but I'm still sore nonetheless. I am mainly discovering that when I have a commitment to meeting certain numbers of exercises that I don't make excuses. I either consciously do what I set out to do, or consciously decide that I will let it slide on a particular day. There is no sitting around thinking of reasons to not work out today. As far as appetite, I am ravenous as always and I've added about five pounds. My wife says my arms, chest and shoulders are bigger.
Dean asked for advice on performing with confidence. I will share my secret with all of you now. This goes back to high school, when I was sixteen and going to dances hoping to meet girls. I knew that I couldn't walk around looking like I was feeling, which was shy and embarassed. So I started developing my secret. I carried it with me when I was a music student and had to perform in front of audiences who were sitting quietly waiting for me to pluck those strings on that guitar. I carried my secret with me to Lost River Cave where I gave tours to strangers all day for years. I still use my secret today when I get nervous.
The secret to my confidence is. . .
Lean in close and listen carefully. . .
Shhhhh. . .
I FAKE IT.
Yep, when I get nervous, I just pretend that I'm confident. I walk as if I am, talk as if I am, breathe as if I am. . . Sooner or later my act becomes a fact, acting confident makes me feel confident.
Fake it, until you make it.
At first I laughed when I read your secret. I was expecting an earth shattering explosion of wisdom on a monumental scale! The more I think about it though, it makes sense. I will try it and if it don't work, I'll try it again. Thanks for the advice and insight. I just hope I can become the worlds greatest faker before graduation!
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