Comments on: The Puppiness Project – Confidence Can Take You Far

By: Amy@GoPetFriendly

Amy@GoPetFriendly — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:32:38 +0000

Believing in yourself has a lot power. Not only are you capable of accomplishing more, but other people will believe in you too. It’s almost magical. We’ve been working on Buster’s confidence. He’s really sensitive – so our most recent plan is to ignore all undesirable behaviors (no corrections) and praise all desirable behaviors. It’s working splendidly and he’s become more calm in general. It so much fun to see him feeling good about himself.

By: Pup Fan

Pup Fan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:06:32 +0000

In reply to Greyhounds CAN Sit. So true... I know so many people who manage to hide their utter incompetence because their confidence blinds people. It drives me a bit crazy when these names come up and people compliment them. I have to admit I fall prey to my catty side and like to share some examples of how insanely not-awesome some of them are. I try to hold it in, but it's not always possible. :)

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:15:30 +0000

I’m constantly amazed at how confidence can mask incompetence. One woman I work with isn’t nearly as good at her job as she thinks she is yet most people thinks she’s marvellous. Yes, I am a bit envious:)

By: one person's view

one person's view — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:26:12 +0000

I have zero confidence and zero expectations of success. And I have to say, it hasn't gotten me far in life. Funny thing is, I've had amazing academic success in life. If I could be paid to go to school, I'd be a millionaire and have about 14 B.A.s. Unfortunately, they insist you pay them.

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:48:35 +0000

I’m a horrible perfectionist, and I admit that I’m reluctant to try new things sometimes because I hate making mistakes of them. I know that it’s not the right way to approach things, and it’s one of those battles I fight with myself often.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:42:06 +0000

I am not a fan of being “new” at much of anything; I’m sure because I hate the feeling of seeming inept in front of other people. But it’s hard to throw caution to the wind (sorry, not meant to be a pun 🙂 when your brain prefers calm seas (doubly sorry for that). I do believe there’s a place for caution, though, unless it’s crippling. (Can you imagine a world full of nothing but confident risk-takers? No, there would be no one left.) 🙂

Where you think you might lack in confidence, I am certain (at least from what I can tell from your blog), you make up for with determination and passion. I have no doubt you’ll get this sailing thing eventually and when you do, Honey will share in your confidence!

By: Mike Webster

Mike Webster — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:58:29 +0000

My motto: whatever doesn’t kill me wasn’t trying hard enough.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:12:10 +0000

In college I took a second minor in theatre/acting even though I knew it wouldn’t lead directly to any vocation. It gave me so much confidence through the years as it taught me how to *act* as if I had confidence even when my my mind was jello. Those were probably the most valuable course I ever took. I’m trying to figure a way to give dogs acting lessons, but probably they would involve treats.