BIKERS CLUB OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 22

I understand that completely. Your greatest battles will always be with yourself more so than your circumstances. When we're defeated, we're always defeated in our minds first. When we're down, it's usually because we're exaggerating the so called "reality" that we face. The mountains in our minds are always bigger than the mountains we have to climb but at least we know where our problems lie ! Confidence, Passion, and Ability If I know the problem is me, then that's good news, because I have the power to change me. If I'm just subject to something outside of me, then I may not be able to change it. Therefore, the more I can strengthen my own beliefs, the greater will be my chance of changing my circumstances. How do you strengthen your beliefs? It comes down to three areas: Confidence, Passion, and Ability. If you can empower these three, you'll turn into a beast of achievements! Let's break them down. "If you want to conquer the world, conquer yourself first" - Fyodor Dostoevsky Confidence Confidence is when you appreciate, celebrate, rely upon, and are assured of your character and potential.   Passion Passion is an intense desire for something, and it is the primary fuel that keeps you pursuing personal change and achievement. Ability Ability is taken from "able," and it has to do with your proficiency in something, as in your skill set and talents.