I'd make presentations (and was so proud of my slides). I had things to say and people to convince. I had these ideas that were going to change the world (and they did). I remember. I tried so hard to convince people of my worth. I hated to tell people no and I didn't want to disappoint anyone.
And then one day I realized I didn't need to make an effort to try so hard.I got to the point where I'd rather be real, me and upopular than to be fake and well liked. I just needed to be me: original and real. I allowed myself to believe that I was worth it.
People fall in love with you because they magically begin to see what being real does for them: it allows them to see their worth, love themselves and own their own greatness.
As a high energy, high capacity person who deeply cares about relationships, I was taught it's about how you make people feel more than what you do. What I slowly realized is I didn't need to be heard. I already had what it took to get the respect of those I wanted to "hear me".
So, when you deliver consistently, build authenticity in everything you do and every relationship you have... you don't need to convince anyone.
PS - For REAL it's been so long since I've written. And it feels great to be back.