The easy answer is, it’s you! If you perceive confidence as arrogance or conceitedness, then you are the problem because you didn’t work for it. Not the person oozing with confidence.

People that are good-looking, smart, financially secure or simply highly confident are consistently deemed overweening, smug, lofty or uppish to others.

Those casting the judgement are usually lacking self confidence or assurance themselves. So they must negatively tear-down and disrate those that exude self assuredness. Jealousy is a from of accomplishment. Never forget that!

Are You Confident or Cocky?

I consider myself a highly confident, self-loving, smart, financially secure, good looking person.  There is no need to spend a ton of money to feel good.

I have experienced various levels of hate, distain & resentment from people with low self esteem. This is usually due to my level of poise, mettle and self-reliance. I also don’t need a man to validate myself.

These qualities can be easily attained with practice. There just needs to be a willingness to engage in regular acts of self-love and positive self-talk if you don’t have a good support system.

Confidence: What’s Your Worth?

Self esteem is based on how you perceive yourself. It’s the perception of your own worth, abilities and value.

This also includes how you see others in comparison to themselves. Hence why confident people tend to rub averse people the wrong way.

They are intimidated by confidence. That’s why they engage in projecting negativity onto those that exude self assuredness.

Cocky: When Everything Comes Easy

Confidence is earned by walking the walk of life without excuses because champions find a way and loosers find excuses. Cockiness is talking your way through life, hiding your insecurities.

The talkers know they are full of it and they will only attract more talkers. People who walk the walk do not get distracted by all the talk and do not pay them any attention. If you are a champion then talkers will amuse you.

You cannot b.s. a champion, only a looser.

Confidence Shines Bright Like A Diamond

It is never ok to dim your own light or lower your self confidence for the sake of others who will end up hating on you regardless.

That’s why I refuse to humble myself or lower myself esteem for the sake of unsure, unconfident, unassured people.

I know who I am and stay true to myself while I let my earned confidence shine. I just wish the talkers well and leave them in the dust, where they belong.

Cocky vs Confident Credits

Written by: Sophia Lenore
Photographer: Phil Halfmann
Creative Director: Sophia Lenore
Wardrobe Stylist: Sophia Lenore
Hair Stylist: Sophia Lenore
Makeup Artist: Aida
Model: Jovona