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Overconfidence

by joe golfer
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In the Korean War, Hector Cafferata battled all night against advancing Chinese armies.

Alone.

In his socks.

In the winter.

He became a one-man army.

Fearlessness: 3 Things You Can Learn From Special Ops And Navy SEALS

Many Offline Warriors are probably one-man or one-woman armies, trying to battle their way to victory.

Here is one thing that can help you win more often:

Be overconfident.

What? Like one of those jerky people?

Not like that.

Consider this from the article: "It’s largely a matter of beliefs: survivors are those who think they have some control over external circumstances, and who see how even a negative experience might lead to growth. Overconfident people, who overestimate their powers, do particularly well."

Overconfidence gives the illusion of control over situations, which increases the feeling you actually do have control. Feeling in control is key to being able to handle tough situations.

Fearlessness: 3 Things You Can Learn From Special Ops And Navy SEALS
#evil #fear #overconfidence
  • Profile picture of the author socialentry
    “I’m always going to come in (to the fight) overconfident and I have a reason to. I always come in overconfident because I train so hard that I leave no room for doubt in my mind. I never go in there to lose. The word is not even in my dictionary. I train confident, and I train to think overconfidently. If I didn’t, I’d be a fool.”-Bernard Hopkins.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      A great story, and a very inspiring post.

      Some people have greatness in them. I love these stories.
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    • Profile picture of the author joe golfer
      Originally Posted by socialentry View Post

      "I'm always going to come in (to the fight) overconfident and I have a reason to. I always come in overconfident because I train so hard that I leave no room for doubt in my mind. I never go in there to lose. The word is not even in my dictionary. I train confident, and I train to think overconfidently. If I didn't, I'd be a fool."-Bernard Hopkins.
      Nice one. That's one thing our old friend Ben Feldman would do. He overprepared. He knew his product so well, even better than most of the corporate wags, that his total belief came out of every pore of his body. He knew he was right, and that his prospect really would benefit from working with him. It was just a matter of time that they did.

      As a result, he didn't shout or jump up and down. He had the quiet confidence that comes from total preparation and total commitment. From there he boiled his pitch down to very simple explanations and demonstrations. That led to a success rate never seen before, and rarely since.

      http://www.warriorforum.com/offline-...-salesman.html
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      • Profile picture of the author jimbo13
        Originally Posted by joe golfer View Post

        He knew he was right.

        As a result, he didn't shout or jump up and down. He had the quiet confidence that comes from total preparation and total commitment.
        You've just described The British Empire and Victorian mindset. (I'm being serious even if you think I'm not)

        Dan
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