The video discusses the concept of confidence and how many people struggle to feel genuinely confident, often resorting to pretending or putting on a facade. The speaker argues that this facade can be easily seen through by others and that true confidence comes from within. They suggest that our subconscious mind plays a significant role in shaping our self-perception and that it constantly compares our behavior to our values and ideals.
To develop genuine confidence, the speaker recommends exploring and understanding one's values and ideals, and aligning behavior with them. This can be achieved by:
* Taking time to reflect on what kind of person you want to be and how you want to live your life
* Identifying your fundamental values and ideals
* Writing down your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity
* Seeking feedback from others, such as a therapist or trusted friend
By doing so, individuals can develop a more authentic and consistent sense of self, which is essential for building genuine confidence. The speaker emphasizes that confidence is not about pretending to be someone you're not, but about being unapologetically yourself, both in public and private.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. People tend to judge others based on their appearance and behavior.
2. When we appear confident and self-assured, people tend to place us higher on their social hierarchy.
3. Our subconscious mind plays a significant role in shaping our self-perception and confidence.
4. The subconscious mind accounts for over 90% of our overall mental function.
5. Our brain uses the same mechanism to judge ourselves as it does to judge others.
6. Our subconscious mind constantly compares our behavior to our fundamental value system.
7. If our behaviors and values do not match, it can lead to low self-esteem and low self-confidence.
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10. The subconscious mind influences our mood, mindset, and overall mental state.