Self-Doubt & Self-Confidence

James Ong

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In life, there are days and moments where everything we do does not feel enough, or face situations that are beyond our control. A common response to such instances is to doubt ourselves and our abilities, and that is a very normal and human thing to do. But the effect of self-doubt can cut both ways: It can either spur us to achieve our goals and thereby boost our confidence levels, or cause us to feel entirely powerless and paralysed. Fortunately, whether we allow it to work for or against us is mostly up to us. In this issue, we will explore the ways in which we can harness self-doubt to build confidence -- one step at a time.

Moving from Self Doubt to Self Confidence

It would be nice if moving from self doubt to self confidence just came naturally. However, moving from self doubt to self confidence is a practice you can adopt, with practice. When you are able to identify where your insecurities lie and what is stopping you from feeling confident, you can then start the process of moving from self doubt to self confidence. You will be able to work on eliminating the blocks that are keeping you from moving through life with assuredness. Here are some of the culprits for the patterns of self doubt and ideas for what you can do about them.

Why confidence and knowledge can lead to smart money decisions

Two common areas that cause people to procrastinate financially are knowledge and confidence. Logically, we know that financial literacy can boost our confidence to make informed money-management decisions. Yet, many people tell me that they lack the confidence to learn and absorb that financial knowledge, which holds them back. However, everybody is capable of effectively managing their money. While some need mindset adjustments, others need a confidence boost or a little reassurance that they are on the right track. Take small steps, follow and when doubt starts to creep in, remind yourself that money is only a tool and you are learning.

9 Habits That Are Destroying Your Confidence

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Lim Teng Jie. Law Graduate. NUS.

James is a an excellent financial consultant who is caring, dedicated and enthusiastic. He takes time to explain difficult insurance terminology in simple and easy to understand ways, and constantly updates himself on policy changes so that the coverage he advises on will always be the most effective one for your lifestyle. You can be assured that he constantly has your best interests at heart.

Bharat. Civil Engineer. Aecom Corporation

I got to know James through a good friend who have benefitted from his work. This time, I had a stopover in Singapore as I was travelling from India back to Australia. He brought me around to visit the sights fully funded. I like what he does and I believe you should get to know him too.

Yew Siang. Masters student. Stanford University

There can be many intricacies in insurance products and it is important to find a capable financial consultant you can trust. James more than fits the bill - he is hardworking, on-the-ball, and eager to learn. You can ask questions on any insurance planning concepts and get prompt and detailed replies. With James as your financial consultant, I’m sure you will be in good financial shape.

Vivian Chua

James helped me to understand and visualise my finances better with Goalsmapper, his proprietary software as his value-added service. I feel this is very helpful and would like to recommend you to have a chat with him and get yourself your own chart too!

Omy Romelu. Research Supervisor. Evoqua Water Solutions

You are not alone if you think that financial matters are not getting simpler through the years, with crypto currencies to robo-advisors. I made a mistake to purchase a savings plan with the bank only to find out it was an endowment policy. Luckily James was here to guide me and understand what it was together with my colleagues. I’m confident James will be your biggest asset.

Alwyn Chan. Legal Associate.

Caught up with James recently and even started to work with him on my financial portfolio. It has been an insightful experience for me as James really knows his stuff. He even goes the extra mile to question me when I do not have questions. You won’t regret getting to know this friend of mine.