Let glowing crown (your dream) in distance inspire you to persist with courage and determination.

And when each dragon tries to breathe fire on you, simply use your shield to protect yourself. Imagine yourself being invincible as you continue to walk towards brightly shining crown. Even though you feel intense heat all around you because of fire coming from dragons, it doesn't bother you or make you retreat. You simply keep moving forward...with confidence and conviction that nothing can get in your way.

Remember, you are a knight with absolute courage and unshakeable resolve. You are determined to get what you want...and absolutely nothing can stop you! In fact, nothing will stop you! The golden crown is as good as yours.

(Tip: As each dragon comes before you, you can label/name each one as a particular fear you may have. For example, as you look at dragon before you, you can say, “Come on, rejection, let's see what you've got.” Then without hesitation, strike dragon with a quick swing of your sword...“POOF”...smithereens...like it was nothing. Or if a voice keeps playing in your head, telling you that you won't succeed because you're simply not good enough, bravely meet dragon flying towards you and say, “You think you can stop me, negative critic? Well, you're wrong! Take this!” Then drive your sword into dragon's body...“POOF”...smithereens. And continue to do this with each of your fears.)

Then after you've slain all dragons, walk up to golden crown and reach for it. Claim it. Hold it proudly with both hands and place it firmly on your head...knowing you deserve it. And as you do that, smile and experience great feeling of victory.

Do this regularly or whenever you find all kinds of doubts, fears, worries, etc., creeping in. Then you will notice a difference in your attitude towards them...in real world. You will feel like nothing can get in your way as you pursue your dreams.

So, now, I say to you, “Rise, knight. Slay dragons in your path. Then claim golden crown.”

This is at heart of real confidence : ability to remain true to those values which you hold dear. A balanced, self-confident person is same in any company. The presence of high status individuals, or low status individuals, does not significantly change their responses or outward displays. A truly self confident person knows what they believe and can remain comfortable expressing their beliefs regardless of prevailing fashion.

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