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If You Wait Until You’re Ready You Might Get Passed By

by Jennifer V. Miller

Dana Theus show up quote

Confidence is a good thing. But waiting to be 100% “ready” has its drawbacks. Among them – the parade may just pass you by while you’re deciding if you have what it takes to join in.

In this fantastic TEDx Talk by my colleague Dana Theus – you’ll hear a compelling story about two women – The Tragic Queen and The Underdog Princess – and how each of them will not fully realize their potential if they only operate within their super-confident zone.

Want more information on the statistics Dana cites? Go to her research here.

Feb 19 2013 · Categorized: Personal Effectiveness · Tagged: Career, Courage

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