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- wildfire, on 10/10/2007, -0/+711. Read online lists in the comfort of your basement.
- satx, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5111. Sleep with hot people.
- FatBird19, on 10/13/2007, -0/+461. Take a shower and be hygienic
2. Put on some nice clothes and look good...human bodies require decoration
3. Realize that EVERYONE desires relationships and interaction, not just you
4. Realize that if you mess up, it's just ONE event in your ~70 year life
5. Realize that confidence is the opposite of focusing on yourself
6. Remember what you're good at
7. Remember not to act like what you aren't
8. Accept that you'll never have to be perfect
9. Accept that you should never wait for life's "perfect timing"
10. Force yourself out socially and enjoy the ride
...I started writing a cynical list but I figure Digg gets enough of that. - toby34a, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2811. Drink some whiskey.
- manicallday, on 10/13/2007, -0/+27You actually made a better list.
- wildfire, on 10/10/2007, -0/+27"In most cases, significant improvements can be made by bathing and shaving frequently, wearing clean clothes, and being cognizant of the latest styles."
Define frequently... I don't like shaving but I usually do when my appearance is somewhere between Wolverine and Robin Williams. - HeatVision, on 10/10/2007, -0/+22Hi, I'm Troy McClure, you may remember me from such self-help videos as "Smoke Yourself Thin" and "Get Confident, Stupid!"
- shaggypaul, on 10/10/2007, -0/+16(looks in mirror) ... because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me.
- tnatharik, on 10/10/2007, -1/+14By digging this news, it shows how much self confidence we have.
- ellecon, on 10/10/2007, -0/+12I have social anxiety, so I had to really work at "mingling skills". That, and stopping the habit of analyzing people when they speak (many told me the way I looked at them made them feel like a lab rat).
So years after learning how to deal with my "medical-grade-shyness", I can now go anywhere and talk to anybody (seriously, from Royalty to gang members) with confidence.
However, after the initial joy of overcoming my crippling social disability wore off, I came to realize that 60% of my social interactions were based on superficial b*llsh*t. Sure, I can chat about shoes,sports,weather,family and all the other neighbor/party chin-wagging topics, but I always find myself wishing we could move on to weightier discussions. The times I have tried to steer the conversation towards something more cerebral usually results in my discovering just how ill-informed the average neighbor/party-goer can be. When this happens, I turn the conversation back to fluff immediately. I never attempt to change the opinions of the ignorant; they rarely take your advice and often resent your input.
When I was really shy I fantasized about all I was missing in life, but the reality is far less fantastic. Now one of my daily goals is finding time to be alone. Que Sera Sera. :) - anagoge, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1313. Corner them in alleyways.
- jasg, on 10/10/2007, -0/+11Walking fast ?
Let me tell you some thing about a fat chick in my office who walks fast, when she walks fast it scares the ***** out of me as i get a feeling that she would not be able to stop in time and would come fall on my cubicle..she shakes up the damn place when she walks fast and hard !!
believe me; it DOES NOT WORK ! - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+11The best form of self confidence is the one which doesn't require you to rely on anything.
- okokitsme, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9Better sit in the corner writing stupid comments on Digg.
- FatBird19, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8"2. Walk Faster"
...???
" 4. Personal Commercial"
...why did I immediately think "telemarketer"? - byt123, on 10/13/2007, -1/+9I find number 8 in your list is my main clincher... being a perfectionist can be a curse.. !
- DSSurge, on 10/10/2007, -0/+711. Be an e-thug.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -1/+8HAHA guilty as charged. Hey if it works even a little bit... then it was worth it!
Nothing will change unless you want it to change though. I'd call that step 1 - WANT to change - step 2, internet lists. Step 3: ????? Step 4: profit! - dangsta, on 10/10/2007, -1/+8i disagree with the walking faster part. cooler guys will walk at whatever pace they want. usually somewhat slower and casual. not a frantic speed walk to wherever theyre going.
- mojaam, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Indeed this is better. The article said "Walk Faster" for #2... how exactly is this a confidence booster, people have different reasons to walk fast or slow. You telling me a confident old man can't be confident because he can't walk fast or that it's safe to assume the depressed kid over there rushing to go to the bathroom is confident?
- Jugalator, on 10/10/2007, -2/+82. Watch online ***** in the comfort of your basement.
- enderiii, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Chicken or the egg...
- idc5, on 10/10/2007, -4/+1011. get off digg :D
- voodooKobra, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7Everyone: Email this to every nerd and/or virgin you know. I shall begin by emailing this to myself.
- Hayaemsay, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Rape is not a national sport.
- SomeImagination, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4"You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that highlights your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud whenever you need a confidence boost"
You gotta be kidding me!!! - DestroyFascism, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Chews arm off to get away.....
- licoricewhip, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4I feel much more confident when I click "Remember Me?" when logging into digg.
- kozicka, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Will you email yourself twice then? ;)
- artofwar420, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Indeed, therefore the word "SELF".
- mos6507, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Smalley
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Yeah it's hard to have good posture when you're leaning over a keyboard/into a monitor zombying it up.
- loganhid, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3you seriousy need a life
- lilkelkel, on 02/12/2008, -0/+312. JUST STOP IT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3I thought the same. Why walk faster? The most confident, secure person I know likes to stroll around town at a snails pace. He is relaxed enough to not feel the need to 'look and feel more important'.
I gave up after reading the title of number four... - Jugalator, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Boobies!
- Jugalator, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Tip #1 on dressing actually surprised me when I found out... It took me about 25 years to really notice too, heh. :-p
Anyway, I can agree on most tips there at least, although "walking fast" is something that can also work against you. As others have mentioned, it can also send the wrong signals, like arrogance. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3When I visited New York for a week my brother and myself got smoked in walking by some 80 year old dude in a suit. Quite off topic but *****, he was fast.
- Flashman, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Your comment boils down to "Hey! Be more confident, you stupid jerk!"
- NeMoD, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3This is a great article, I recently started lifting and noticed how bad my posture was. Once I corrected it, I felt so much better
- Aythun, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I was commenting on the redundancy in the description, which is why I quoted it. Nothing more.
- DoMifer, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The real question is "How fast should you walk?" Because what if you already walk fast? Faster might mean "jogging," and nobody likes people that jog. Plus: it increases your risk of running into someone or something, which will make you feel foolish and lower your self-esteem - effectively nullifying any good that jogging had to offer.
- Pssdoff, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3"Get confident stupid!"
- nikkilai, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2It can also send the message that you just want to get the ***** out of there. Whenever I have to give a presentation or something and I'm really nervous, once I'm done I bolt out of there.
- SebG, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The sitting in the back of the room is *****. I always like to sit in the back so i can see everybody. I participate and it makes other people turn around to look at you while you're speaking from the back. It makes other pay more attention to you. I dont see how that kills self confidence.
- tanto, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Fake it till you make it.
Sometimes you just have to pretend you’re a winner-even if you feel like a loser. When you want to hang your head, hold it up; smile when you feel like crying. It may sound corny, but it works. Also, reward yourself. If you reach a goal, don’t brush it off and move on. Take time out to celebrate— and get psyched for your next big achievement.
step up to self-confidence
http://orangtuamurid.info/blog/?p=16 - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2it's a helluva drug
- superflyscb, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2BURN!
- chocolatetacos, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Haha #4 is true. Making a ton of money real fast will definitely increase your self-confidence. Ask any investment banker.
- superflyscb, on 10/10/2007, -0/+214. Go straight to jail, do not pass go or collect $200.:-P
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