"Cogito ergo sum" is the most famous quote of the father of modern western philosophy,
Rene Descartes. It is translated in English as "I think, therefore I am". There are wide researches about Descartes' works but let us approach this quote in a way that laymen can understand. We won't verge into the details that only those with degrees in philosophy can decipher.
How did this quote help me in my improving my skills as an individual? Well, for starters, this quote will give you self-confidence.
I once attended
a job interview. The human resources assistant was interviewing me. Then this gay person, who apparently is one of the head of the company, approached us and listened in on the interview. I was trying to get through the interview successfully.
I was talking about my talents when he butted in and asked me what made me talented. I tried to collect the answers in my head. The best possible answer I could get was "I think I'm talented because I know I am." Unfortunately, it wasn't the answer he was looking for. He was looking for answers like "I'm talented because I don't have to edit my work..." or "...because I have read a million books," something like that. My ears suddenly started to ring. And for about half a year, I was homophobic.
Later, I remember this Descartes quote. I regained my self-confidence and realized that that gay prick was either intimidating me or he was just plain stupid.
The point is, if you think you are, then you are. If you think you are beautiful, then the thought will shine through you. I have a
girl friend who is fat but she dates more than I do. It's because she believes she is god's gift to men. It exudes in her and men get it.
Think about what you have, and what you are. Think about what you want to be. You need to put it in your head before it displays in your aura. It's all in the mind.
The quote says it all. If you think about your skills and believe that you are what you say to yourself, then it will show -- and the world will surely notice.
