Being Authentic Creates the Climate for Success

"So often we wait for the climate and conditions in life to be perfect before we feel safe enough to step forward, trust, and be our authentic selves. What we don't realize is that in order to create the ideal climate we are waiting for, we must be authentic first."

~Sonia Choquette

Many people are reluctant to be their authentic selves. They are afraid they won't be accepted or liked. They often hold back, and think that they will wait until they have reached a greater level of success; then show others who they really are. They don't realize that by being authentic first, they can attact greater success.

This week: Take a chance on being authentic in some situation where you might ordinarily hold back. Notice what happens. Are you able to begin to build a more authentic relationship with someone? Isn't it likely that this authentic relationship will ultimately bring you greater success? And the success will be sweeter because it is achieved by an AUTHENTIC YOU!

Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and certified trainer at Inner Resource Center, LLC. She helps people discover (or develop) their inner resources for a life of greater meaning, success and happiness. For more information, go to http://www.innerresourcecenter.com/