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100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence
7. Recognition Is More Powerful Than Money Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him. —Albert Schweitzer Having a sphere of influence and providing a place where others can build their own confidence also gives you a better life. It is how we generate the future and make our own lives full. Everyone has baggage that keeps them from being the best they can be. Your job is to check those bags for them (or at least make sure they are carry-on). It will help to bring out the best of that person because he will understand that he is not doing it all alone. He will feel much better about himself and your conversation, as well as your connection with him. Helping someone feel good about him or herself can be as simple as saying “Thanks.” You would be surprised at how many people feel they go through their lives without recognition. A pat on the back, a handwritten thank-you note, and a small token of appreciation are just a few of the ways you can lift someone to a higher level without investing a ton of time and energy. When was the last time you thanked your loved ones for just being part of your life? Have you recognized the people who work with you and help you make