I have been thinking a lot about confidence lately. I'm new to my law firm, so many things feel new. By default, that makes them a little bit hard and scary even if it's fun too. In addition, I spoke twice on the subject of confidence and mindfulness in the last few months.
Confidence is a subject that most lawyers think about a lot. Some of us believe that confidence is an innate trait and you either have it or you don't. I don't believe that in part because of my own history. In fact, that is a big point of my confidence presentation: that you can build skills to help you face life and develop confidence over time.
Why I Read Confidence
When I saw the new book on the subject of confidence come out, it was an easy decision for me to purchase and read it. I was not familiar Nichtern's teachings on Buddhism and mindfulness but the subject and title reeled me in: Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Worldly Winds.
How could I pass that up? With two jobs changes in two years, my two girls entering adolescence, and the political and cultural turmoil that has been the hallmark of American civic life, I certainly have felt the "worldly winds" blowing. I also had a strong level of . . . confidence (ahem) that I was not alone.
Confidence Was a Great Read
When I buy books, there is always a risk that they sit in my to-read stack for years before I pick them up. That didn't happen with Confidence. I read it right away, found that it was easy to read, and was chock full of insights. I also enjoyed the meditation practices offered.
I recently started a contributor relationship with the Tattooed Buddha blog that would allow me a broader focus for writing. A full book review of Confidence by Ethan Nichtern is one of the first posts I wrote for my column, the Bodhisattva of Power Suits. Check it out and then go get the book.
Want More on Confidence?
If you want more resources and information relating to confidence, I got you covered. Check out the following:
Some of my Guided Meditations also address courage and confidence. You can check them out on Insight Timer or here on YouTube:
Want to learn more about mindfulness and compassion? Check out my new book, How to Be a Badass Lawyer, for a simple guide to creating a meditation practice of your own in 30 days. And to share mindfulness with your little one, check out my new children's book, Mommy Needs a Minute.
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