Confidence is almost all about perception. Very few people are wholly confident in every area of their life. Those who appear to be so are probably good at acting – with themselves as the audience.

Imagine having a PhD in Confidence. Think about how your life would be different if you had studied the subject, taken the learn- ing on board, and were supremely confident, firing on all cylinders.

Find yourself a quiet place to sit and contemplate for ten minutes. Picture yourself with your newfound super-confidence. Think of a real-lifetime coming up in your calendar where you’d like to be supremely confident in that ‘I can conquer the world’ quality. And start to notice. . .

• Where are you and who is with you?
• What are you doing?
• What skills and talents do you have now?
• What are your thoughts and feelings?
• What’s really important to you about this newfound confidence
• What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

Adjust the picture so that it feels right for you. Hold the picture for yourself and savour it so that you will be able to recall it whenever you want to.

Visualization involves focusing your thoughts on the things you want to happen in your life and picturing them happening. Although it’s a simple mental discipline, it can have dramatic effects. It’s a powerful motivational tool that will help you take your confidence sky-high.