Confidence and belief.
Last week, Maaike and I
went on a trip to Ivalo, Finland. Holidays are a great way to step out of the daily-routine rollercoaster to relax and reflect. While I feel best in a structured, constant environment, I still found much inspiration and joy in those five days off.
During both Snowmobile tours and Husky rides, I realized how vital confidence and belief could be. Without belief, I wouldn't be able to control the Huskies, and without confidence, the Snowmobile would've quickly gone off-track. Whenever we almost dropped out of a corner, I had to push my faith back to build that trust in myself and retain focus.
Interestingly enough, I realized afterward how this aligns with my side projects. I shared earlier
how I managed to progress all my side projects, but I didn't share that it all starts with confidence and belief. I received negative feedback for both
RocketSim and
Stock Analyzer in the early days, including:
"Nobody needs an app like this"Or:
"You're wasting your time; nobody will pay for such an app."
My confidence and belief got me through, leading me to reach this year's Monthly Recurring Revenue goal of $1000.
Reaching goals and making progress starts with your own belief. Don't get off-track; retain focus, and make yourself reach targets!
Enjoy this week's SwiftLee Weekly!
