Be grateful and thank those who help you

Part 2 BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

To tell me what I can't do is to tell me what I will do.

— Anonymous

A huge key to success is BELIEVING IN YOURSELF. Huge! Believe that you can be whatever you want, Girl!

Before you start to learn and grow, you need to believe that YOU CAN DO IT—you can believe in yourself. Sometimes this can be more difficult than any other kind of learning, and it might even feel a little uncomfortable or scary. It’s different than learning to play an instrument or learning a new subject at school. You are actually changing the way you think about yourself. And I know from experience, it’s going to take some time!

The more you’re able to take small steps toward success, the more your confidence will grow, and the more you’ll believe in yourself. This is a process. Take your time, Girl. You can do it! I should know—I’ve been there.

I like to think that I’m pretty confident now, but I wasn’t always like this. In fact, when I was younger, there were lots of things I was afraid to do. I’ll always regret not auditioning for my middle-school choir. I knew I was a good singer, but I was just so scared the choir teacher would reject me. I didn’t have much confidence, and I couldn’t stand the thought of failing, so I didn’t even try.