MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR & SUCCESS COACH

March 2025 Newsletter The Power of Believing in Yourself

 

March 2025 Newsletter

 

The Power of Believing in Yourself

 

One of the most important keys to success is something that won’t cost you a dime, yet it’s worth everything. It’s belief in yourself. If you don’t have it, you’ll struggle to move forward. If you have it, you can accomplish anything you decide to do.

 

I’ve seen it time and time again: People who believe in themselves exude confidence. They attract opportunities. They gain the trust of others. Your belief in yourself sets the tone for how the world perceives you. On the other side of the coin, lack of belief in yourself sets the stage for failure. If you don’t believe in your own abilities, why would anyone else?

 

The truth is that we all have the ability to become anything we want to be. The only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves. Success isn’t handed out—it’s earned through hard work, discipline, and a relentless drive to push forward. But it all starts with believing you are capable of reaching your goals.

 

Why is it so important to believe in yourself?

Self-confidence creates opportunity. People want to work with confident individuals. When you believe in yourself, your clients, partners, and colleagues will trust you to get the job done. They will see you as someone who delivers.

 

Your mindset shapes your reality. If you are constantly telling yourself, “I can’t do this,” you’ll prove yourself right. But if you remind yourself, “I am more than capable,” you’ll find ways to rise to the occasion. Success starts in the mind before it shows up in reality.

 

People gravitate toward confidence. Think about the people you look up to—the ones who are successful in business, sports, or leadership. What do they all have in common? They carry themselves with confidence. That’s not arrogance—it’s belief. And belief is magnetic.

 

How can you strengthen your self-belief?

  • Develop your skills. The more you invest in yourself, the more confident you’ll feel in your abilities. Keep learning, growing, and improving.
  • Surround yourself with positive influences. Spend time with people who uplift you and remind you of your potential.
  • Take action, even when you’re unsure. Confidence isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you build by stepping out of your comfort zone and proving to yourself what you’re capable of.
  • Celebrate your wins. Every achievement, no matter how small, reinforces the fact that you are capable. Acknowledge your progress and use it as fuel to keep moving forward.

 

At the end of the day, your belief in yourself is what drives your success. It’s what makes people want to work with you, follow you, and trust in your abilities. If you believe in yourself, the world will, too.

 

Now go out there, stand tall, and show the world what you’re made of!

 

Believe in yourself. Your success depends on it.

 

 

 

What People in the Audience are Saying…

With Van's passion, humor and experience you can be assured of one thing- your audience is going to get fired-up, built-up, and fully charged –up. As an entrepreneur at the top of his game Van is in the unique position of being able to "talk the talk" because he has "walked the walk". Over the years he has been a great inspiration to me and my staff. Van is a speaker with charisma, humility and impact and he's a difference maker in the lives of the people he touches…"

—George Akers // President, First Mortgage Corp.

I wanted to thank you for coming and speaking with our company today. I thought your presentation was awesome! I was really motivated and inspired by your thoughts and ideas. I will use this motivation to grow my business and my personal life.”

—Justin Pauls // Realtor, Tampa, Florida

We are delighted you will be accepting the award for Omaha’s Top 25 fastest growing companies. Congratulations on your outstanding growth and we wish you continued success.”

—Tracey Fortina // Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for running such a class act company. It is an honor and a pleasure to be associated with someone such as yourself. I know you are probably one of the most respected businessmen in the region.”

—Dustin Talacko // Realtor, Omaha, Nebraska

Congratulations on writing “Selling from the heart” and thank you for sharing a copy with me. Your class has been one of the most enjoyable classes I’ve ever taken. Your enthusiasm and passion for your work are awesome. But the most refreshing part of the class was your delightful sense of humor. Thank you again for being a fantastic teacher.”

—Linda Reismeiler // Student at Randall School of Real Estate, Omaha, Nebraska

Kudos to you, Van, for reaching a major goal. But more than that...For successfully building one of Omaha’s best companies from scratch and making it thrive even in less than ideal market conditions. You have realized the American Dream...And brought it home to many, many others. My best to you!”

—Todd Andrews, Anchor and Producer, KETV Omaha

Having you here again was such a blessing to so many! As I looked at the pictures, I could see just how interested each and every person was in what you had to say!

This has been such a gift to our agents when they need it the most. The fact that you come, you are so genuine and caring, you are so honest, you are not trying to sell anything and your passion to help each and every person believe in themselves and become the best they can be is HUGE! The timing is perfect for us all helping and caring about each other, so, thank YOU from the bottom of my heart for giving of yourself to help all of us!”

—Carolyn Summerton // First Mortgage Company of Idaho

I enjoyed your seminar and its focus. I was on the fence whether or not to attend and decided why not? I could have sat through an all day session if there was one, usually I end up at the seminars that start with a focus and quickly go astray. I found with yours time flew by too fast and it was already time to go but I wasn’t ready to go.”

—Scott Asbill, CDPE // Associate Broker, Realtor