8 Telltale Indications That Your Business Career is Limited by Self-Doubt

It's always a challenge to get out of your comfort zone, but more and more evidence shows that it's necessary for growth and success in your career.

Lack of confidence and self-doubt are the primary constraints people have to overcome to move ahead. The problem needs to be fixed.

Unless you see the telltale signs of hesitation in yourself, you won't see any changes. The key ones were outlined well in a new book. He is a recognized business leader, motivational speaker, and mentor to many entrepreneurs.

I challenge each of you to take the actions suggested to move to the next level of business commitment, confidence, and success, and add here my own perspective to the key indicators that he outlines.

Phrases like "I will try" and "hope for the best" don't fit in with your career or business. It indicates that you don't have confidence in your ability or that you are avoiding real commitments. Clear commitments and celebrations are the antidote.

You can show your commitment and confidence by taking full responsibility for your actions and recognizing others for their contributions. Positive and proactive efforts will help strengthen your perception.

You hide behind a defense mechanism if you focus on how your weaknesses are the problem.

Get to work, do the job, learn more, and become more confident, instead of searching for safety nets, backup plans, and alternatives. Seek success alternatives from peers and follow their lead, that's what I recommend.

If something happens or you don't feel well, you want to keep your schedule open. It's important that you don't get pulled out of your comfort zone. Future commitments can help you grow to the next level.

If you are a chronic avoider of certain conversations, you may have a problem with self-doubt. It's important to not delay conversations that will make you uncomfortable. Being too busy is not a reason.

You are vulnerable due to close relationships. They make you look beyond your self-doubts to get what you want. One of the most important ways to build trust is to always do what you say you'll do, and if you don't, address that with integrity.

Too often, conditions that aren't perfect for you to commit to something is a sign that you aren't sure you can deliver. People who rarely commit are less likely to get real opportunities.

It's a good idea to keep every option open, but it's not really a good idea. It's important to narrow down the options, commit to one, and make it happen. Customers and peers need to be aware of what you stand for.

If you push outside of your comfort zone, you'll be able to handle more business commitments, more contracts, and more promises, leading to breakthrough growth and the fulfillment of your real potential. Life is too short to be held back by fear and self doubts.