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8 things that set truly confident people apart

8 things that tischset truly confident people apart8 things that set truly confident people apartSuccessful people often exude confidence - its obvious that they believe in themselves and what theyre doing. It isnt their success that makes them confident, however. The confidence was there first.Think about itDoubt breeds doubt.Why would anyone believe in you, your ideas, or your abilities if you didnt believe in them yourself?It takes confidence to reach for new challenges.People who are fearful or insecure tend to stay within their comfort zones. But comfort zones rarely expand on their own. Thats why people who lack confidence get stuck in dead-end jobs and let valuable opportunities pass them by.Unconfident people often feel at the mercy of external circumstances.Successful people arent deterred by obstacles, which is how they rise up in the first place.No one is stopping you from what you want to accomplish but yourself. Its time to remove any lingering self-doubt. With proper g uidance and hard work, anyone can become mora confident. Embracing the following behaviors of truly confident people will help get you there.1. They take an honest look at themselvesJohnny Unitas said, There is a difference between conceit and confidence. Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done. In other words, confidence isearnedthrough hard work, and confident people are self-aware. When your confidence exceeds your abilities, youve crossed the line into arrogance. You need to know the difference.True confidence is firmly planted in reality. To grow your confidence, its important to do an honest and accurate self-assessment of your abilities. If there are weaknesses in your skill set, make plans for strengthening these skills and find ways to minimize their negative impact. Ignoring your weaknesses or pretending theyre strengths wont make them go away. Likewise, having a clear understanding of your strengths enables you to shake of f some of the more groundless feedback and criticism you can get in a busy, competitive work environment- and that builds confidence.2. They dont seek attentionPeople are turned off by those who are desperate for attention. Confident people know that being yourself is much more effective than trying to prove that youre important. People catch on to your attitude quickly and are more attracted to the right attitude than what, or how many, people you know. Confident people always seem to bring the right attitude.Confident people are masters of attention diffusion. When theyre receiving attention for an accomplishment, they quickly shift the focus to all the people who worked hard to help get them there. They dont crave approval or praise because they draw their self-worth from within.3. They seek out small victoriesConfident people tend to challenge themselves and compete, even when their efforts yield small victories. Small victories build new androgen receptors in the areas of the b rain responsible for reward and motivation. This increase in androgen receptors increases the influence of testosterone, which further increases your confidence and your eagerness to tackle future challenges. When you have a series of small victories, the boost in your confidence can brde for months.4. They speak with certaintyIts rare to hear the truly confident utter phrases such as Um, Im bedrngnis sure, and I think. Confident people speak assertively because they know that its difficult to get people to listen to you if you cant deliver your ideas with conviction.5. They exerciseA study conducted at the Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week for 10 weeks felt more competent socially, academically, and athletically. They also rated their body image and self-esteem higher. Best of all, rather than the physical changes in their bodies being responsible for the uptick in confidence, it was the immediate, endorphin-fueled positivity from exerc ise that made all the difference.Schedule your exercise to make certain it happens, and your confidence will stay up.6. They dress for successLike it or leid, how we dress has a huge effect on how people see us. Things like the color, cut, and style of the clothes we wear- and even our accessories- communicate loudly. But the way we dress also affects how we see ourselves. Studies have shown that people speak differently when theyre dressed up compared to when theyre dressed casually.To boost your confidence, dress well. Choose clothing that reflects who you are and the image you want to project, even if that means spending more time at the mall and more time getting ready in the morning.7. They are assertive, not aggressiveAggressiveness isnt confidence its bullying. And when youre insecure, its easy to slip into aggressiveness without intending to.Practice asserting yourself without getting aggressive (and trampling over someone else in the process). You wont be able to achieve th is until you learn how to keep your insecurities at bay, and this will increase your confidence.8. They get right with the bossA troubled relationship with the boss can destroy even the most talented persons confidence. Its hard to be confident when your boss is constantly criticizing you or undermining your contributions.Try to identify where the relationship went wrong and decide whether theres anything you can do to get things back on track. If the relationship is truly unsalvageable, it may be time to move on to something else.Bringing it all togetherYour confidence is your own to develop or undermine. Its the steadfast knowledge that goes beyond simply hoping for the best. It ensures that youll get the job done- thats the power of true confidence.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.8 things that set truly confident people apartSuccessful people often exude confidence - it s obvious that they believe in themselves and what theyre doing. It isnt their success that makes them confident, however. The confidence was there first.Think about itDoubt breeds doubt.Why would anyone believe in you, your ideas, or your abilities if you didnt believe in them yourself?It takes confidence to reach for new challenges.People who are fearful or insecure tend to stay within their comfort zones. But comfort zones rarely expand on their own. Thats why people who lack confidence get stuck in dead-end jobs and let valuable opportunities pass them by.Unconfident people often feel at the mercy of external circumstances.Successful people arent deterred by obstacles, which is how they rise up in the first place.No one is stopping you from what you want to accomplish but yourself. Its time to remove any lingering self-doubt. With proper guidance and hard work, anyone can become more confident. Embracing the following behaviors of truly confident people will help get you there.1 . They take an honest look at themselvesJohnny Unitas said, There is a difference between conceit and confidence. Conceit is bragging about yourself. Confidence means you believe you can get the job done. In other words, confidence isearnedthrough hard work, and confident people are self-aware. When your confidence exceeds your abilities, youve crossed the line into arrogance. You need to know the difference.True confidence is firmly planted in reality. To grow your confidence, its important to do an honest and accurate self-assessment of your abilities. If there are weaknesses in your skill set, make plans for strengthening these skills and find ways to minimize their negative impact. Ignoring your weaknesses or pretending theyre strengths wont make them go away. Likewise, having a clear understanding of your strengths enables you to shake off some of the more groundless feedback and criticism you can get in a busy, competitive work environment- and that builds confidence.2. They d ont seek attentionPeople are turned off by those who are desperate for attention. Confident people know that being yourself is much more effective than trying to prove that youre important. People catch on to your attitude quickly and are more attracted to the right attitude than what, or how many, people you know. Confident people always seem to bring the right attitude.Confident people are masters of attention diffusion. When theyre receiving attention for an accomplishment, they quickly shift the focus to all the people who worked hard to help get them there. They dont crave approval or praise because they draw their self-worth from within.3. They seek out small victoriesConfident people tend to challenge themselves and compete, even when their efforts yield small victories. Small victories build new androgen receptors in the areas of the brain responsible for reward and motivation. This increase in androgen receptors increases the influence of testosterone, which further increas es your confidence and your eagerness to tackle future challenges. When you have a series of small victories, the boost in your confidence can last for months.4. They speak with certaintyIts rare to hear the truly confident utter phrases such as Um, Im not sure, and I think. Confident people speak assertively because they know that its difficult to get people to listen to you if you cant deliver your ideas with conviction.5. They exerciseA study conducted at the Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week for 10 weeks felt more competent socially, academically, and athletically. They also rated their body image and self-esteem higher. Best of all, rather than the physical changes in their bodies being responsible for the uptick in confidence, it was the immediate, endorphin-fueled positivity from exercise that made all the difference.Schedule your exercise to make certain it happens, and your confidence will stay up.6. They dress for successLike i t or not, how we dress has a huge effect on how people see us. Things like the color, cut, and style of the clothes we wear- and even our accessories- communicate loudly. But the way we dress also affects how we see ourselves. Studies have shown that people speak differently when theyre dressed up compared to when theyre dressed casually.To boost your confidence, dress well. Choose clothing that reflects who you are and the image you want to project, even if that means spending more time at the mall and more time getting ready in the morning.7. They are assertive, not aggressiveAggressiveness isnt confidence its bullying. And when youre insecure, its easy to slip into aggressiveness without intending to.Practice asserting yourself without getting aggressive (and trampling over someone else in the process). You wont be able to achieve this until you learn how to keep your insecurities at bay, and this will increase your confidence.8. They get right with the bossA troubled relationshi p with the boss can destroy even the most talented persons confidence. Its hard to be confident when your boss is constantly criticizing you or undermining your contributions.Try to identify where the relationship went wrong and decide whether theres anything you can do to get things back on track. If the relationship is truly unsalvageable, it may be time to move on to something else.Bringing it all togetherYour confidence is your own to develop or undermine. Its the steadfast knowledge that goes beyond simply hoping for the best. It ensures that youll get the job done- thats the power of true confidence.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.

ASME Awards Nearly 70 Scholarships to Student Members

ASME Awards Nearly 70 Scholarships to Student Members ASME Awards Nearly 70 Scholarships to Student Members ASME Awards Nearly 70 Scholarships to Student MembersSept. 22, 2017 Each year, the ASME Scholarship Program helps ensure the future of the engineering profession by helping ease the financial burden for ASME student members who are pursuing their undergraduate and graduate degrees. This year, 69 student members were awarded more than $260,000 in scholarships through the ASME Foundation Scholarship Program and the ASME Auxiliary Scholarship Program.The ASME Scholarship Program offers more than 30 different scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, including the Kenneth Andrew Roe Scholarship, the ASME Foundation Scholar awards, the ASME/Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Scholarships, and the ASME Nuclear Division (NED) Scholarship.Trevor White of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was awarded ASMEs largest single-year scholarship, and named the Kenne th Andrew Roe Scholar. The $13,000 scholarship, which is awarded to juniors and seniors studying mechanical engineering, was established in 1991 in memory of the former ASME president and chairman of the ASME Foundation. Trevor WhiteWhite, who is a senior studying mechanical engineering at RPI, served as president of the ASME student section at his university last year. In his scholarship acceptance essay, White said being selected as the Roe Scholar was an incredible honor and I am so grateful for it. This award comes at a time of financial uncertainty, (as) therbeie have been many setbacks this past year and even more costs approaching in the future. Receiving this award solidifies my attendance at Rensselaer for my senior year and enables me to continue pursuing my research project, involve myself further in ASME, and invest more time narrowing my search for a career that I love.Another ASME student member, Jared Talamini, a junior at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, was one of three student members who received $11,000 scholarships and were named ASME Foundation Scholars this year, along with Jason Bugarin of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Austin Kaul of the South Dakota School of Mines Technology. Jared TalaminiIn his scholarship acceptance essay, Talamini, who is enrolled in a five-year Bachelor of Science program in electromechanical engineering with a minor in manufacturing, said that in addition to enabling him to continue his studies at Wentworth without interruption, being selected as an ASME Foundation Scholar has inspired him to get the fruchtwein out of his college experience. My involvement in ASME has given me opportunities to gain internships, network with professionals, and learn new software and other skills that arent part of the curriculum, continued Talamini, who is chair of the student chapter at his university. This year I intend to do more with our chapter than our school has ever done in the past. One of his goals this year is to take part in Accelerate, the universitys Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, which promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, alumni and the local community in order to bring ideas and products to the marketplace.Danielle Petterson, from the University of South Florida, was one of two winners of the ASME/ Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Scholarships. Petterson won the undergraduate award, while Erin Hong of California State University, Northridge, received the post-graduate ASME/SHPE Scholarship. The program, now in its third year, provides two $5,000 awards each year to students who are members of both ASME and SHPE and have been actively involved in volunteer work to benefit others through at least one of the societies. Danielle PettersonThe past year had been a trying one for Petterson, who is a senior at the University of South Florida majoring in mechanical engineering and the activities chair for her schools ASME s tudent section. Already struggling to afford school and housing, Petterson lost her apartment in a fire last spring and has had to move eight times in the months that followed. Understandably, she describes her year so far as incredibly stressful, but she expressed in her acceptance essay that the ASME/SHPE Undergraduate Scholarship is relieving some of that pressure.In addition to unexpected emergency expenses that have affected her family, growing student loan debt left Petterson in constant panic about money and school, she wrote. Winning this scholarship from ASME has definitely lifted some of the weight off of my shoulders and has given me the little boost I needed to continue working toward my goals. I am so proud of this organization for valuing its student members and I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity.Joshua Smith, an ASME student member from Colorado State University, is one of three students who were each awarded a $5,000 ASME Nuclear Engineering Divisio n (NED) Scholarship for the 2017-2018 school year. Also receiving NED Scholarships for this school year are Eric Zhong of California Polytechnic State University and Hank Costner from Utah State University. Each year, the division awards three scholarships to ASME student members who demonstrate a particular interest the design, analysis, development, testing, operation and maintenance of nuclear reactor systems and components, nuclear fusion, heat transport, nuclear fuels technology and radioactive waste. Joshua SmithSmith, who has been a board member of Colorado State Universitys ASME student section for two years, served as professional development chair last year and was recently elected vice chair of the student section. He is pursuing bachelors degrees in both mechanical engineering and bioengineering at Colorado State.This scholarship will help me, as well as my family, allowing me to focus on my studies and maintain the class load I need to complete my five-year program in four years, while mucksmuschenstill gaining experience participating in internships, and ASME activities, he wrote. Your help will both minimize my own resulting debt and help me to focus on my studies, internships and organizing activities for my colleges ASME student chapter. During this last year at Colorado State, White said he would like to continue working in the laboratory in which he currently researches and develops low-cost portable aerosol samplers as well as continue helping coordinate ASME activities that enable students to connect with professionals in industry and academia.Other scholarships awarded by the Foundation include two $5,000 Garland Duncan Scholarships, which were given to Tamim Reza of the University of MichiganFlint and Mukul Sawant of Purdue University, and three $4,500 Willis F. Thompson Scholarships, which were awarded to Viktoria Meyerhoff of Indiana UniversityPurdue University, Tooba Ehtesham of the University of Houston, and Joseph Pechstein of the Milwaukee School of Engineering.To read the complete list of 2017-2018 ASME scholarship winners, visit the Scholarship Winners webpage on ASME.org.For more information on the ASME Scholarship Program, visit www.asme.org/career-education/scholarships-and-grants/scholarship-and-loans. To find out how you can support the scholarship program with a gift to the ASME Foundation, go to www.asme.org/about-asme/get-involved/asme-foundation.