It’s easy to hate Eminem.
For some, it’s just as easy to love him.
Eminem exploded into the mainstream with The Slim Shady LP in 1998.
With virtuosity in his rhyme schemes, and a delivery pole dancing with
precision, Em flirted with the suburbs in a way hip-hop had never
managed before.
Through it all was Em’s incessant swagger.
Love him or hate him, Eminem has all the qualities allowing you to
look life in the eye and demand the best.You don’t have to use a lot of
potty talk or aim a metric ton of adolescent one-liners at everyone
who’s ever made you angry, but if you follow these five qualities, you,
too, can have some of Eminem’s confidence.
1) You’re the only one with your story. Don’t be too timid to tell it.
Don’t try to fit in when you can do what no one else can – tell your
story from your perspective. You can’t be friends with everyone; the
world’s wind will never crackle with that much kumbaya. But you can be
your most authentic self, and when you are you will draw the right
people to you, a whole lot easier.
Em delivers his story without flinching. His delivery makes some
people angry and others indifferent. This is fine. Most of the offended
would never have understood him to begin with, but there are countless
people who connect with his stories, understand his pain, identify with
his struggles, and appreciate his honesty.
Your story won’t bond you with everyone, but it is yours. And when it
finds the right ears, it will allow you to forge a deeper connection
than otherwise possible.
2) Be Who You Are
Be true to your values and voice. Don’t break the layer of who you are, just to be more popular. It’s difficult to feel truly confident behind a facade that could shatter at any moment.
Eminem looks life in the eye and delivers verdict without apology.
Songs such as “The Way I Am” or “Who Knew” see him addressing critics
and the media head on.
Around the wrong people, you’ll feel you’re wearing someone else’s
tan. Surrounded by personalities who encourage your true self, the
better you’ll blossom.
3) Use Honesty as an Asset
It’s easy to look at others and believe they have it easy. But
everyone struggles with fear and vulnerability. If someone claims to
live in the absence of struggle then they’re either telling a half truth
or a whole lie. Life is filled with obstacles and it’s far more
honorable to praise the crushing of barrier and boundary than it is to
never have them at all.
Eminem never seems afraid to speak his personal truth. He
communicates from his core, without wavering, unafraid to look weak or
petty or sad.
We tell lies when we live in fear. Fear of what we don’t know, what
others will think, or perhaps what they’ll discover. Yet every lie
leaving our lips emboldens the worst inside us. It’s a hard fall,
tripping over your own lie. Honesty is a valuable asset, affording you
an abundance of confidence.
4) Let Your Instincts be Your Guide
Cold logic is powerful, but sometimes it’s easiest finding inner
confidence when moving away from calculation and toward a hunch. Trust
yourself enough to rely on instinct, and you will coax the confidence inside you.
If Eminem had listened to critics or the pre-Slim Shady mainstream,
he never would have exploded or forged such a genuine bond with his
audience.
You know more than you may think. The chapters of your life have
sharpened your instincts. Don’t be afraid to use them, and enjoy the
surprise of seeing how much your confidence will grow.
Eminem has winning confidence, but only because he uses his flaws as
fuel. You’re no different. Use the best inside of you to project as much
confidence as possible.
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