At one point I would have told you I didn't care to write but did it anyway. Go back a few more years and I would have told you I despised writing.
I figured out what my problem was. My confidence level just wasn't there. It's amazing what a kind word from just one person can do.
While helping my inlaws get a cabinetry company off the ground, we created our own catalog. While we were creating it, I took on the job of doing a lot the writing - just because I was the only one who had any experience at all.
One look by my in laws and their jaws literally dropped - yes, literally. They had an idea of what I did online but never got into the details. They were just amazed out how nicely the wording came out (and I was too to be honest with you, lol)
Anyway they were just so shocked and had no idea I could write that they just fell all over themselves bragging it up - showed it off to all of our dealers and sales reps - just really made a big deal about it.
Ever since then - my writing has improved dramatically. For example, I recently built and launched a brand new website. I had a rough start - which turned out to be that I simply needed a break - but then eventually the words just came flowing out onto the pages!
It's amazing what a few kind words and making someone who you respect and admire "proud" will do to your confidence. And when your confidence level is up - your work actually improves!
It just goes to show that you MUST have confidence in yourself to do a good job and convince others that you do a good job as well!
Tags: Confidence
