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Credibility is believed to be the quality of being trusted and believed in and of being convincing. It is that solid state of mind which seemingly carries you effortlessly through life's problems, obstacles and difficult communications. It is that quality of being able to thrive in the sweet-space where things flow naturally. How can your behaviour crave your way towards credibility? Without a high degree of character and competence, people aren't going to trust you. You might think of someone to be trusting and reliable, but when the actual time comes for it to get tested, like when they ask to borrow your new car or stay in your other house for a few days, you will most probably dive into deep thinking about how responsible they are, how are their driving skills are they equipped with good management skills? And despite their positive and friendly attitude and amiable disposition, you may actually be right to find them lacking credibility. This doesn't only happen with friends but with people you think you really trust too like your family or even your best friend. Think about a situation where you want a dog sitter for your beloved pet. This dog sitter facility might be reputed to be a good one and even have a certification.But if something you feel about their character is off, it will likely cause you to have concern. Thus it true that without high character and high competence, credibility can't flourish. Credibility isn't earned overnight. Taking the long view means you are willing to pay the price to earn it — regardless of the time and effort involved. When it comes to building credibility, there's no escaping time.

Temporary actions may build confidence in others, but trust only comes from seeing the consistency of such actions over time. If we don't take the long view, our credibility will suffer.

Here are some ways you can build your credibility:

• Do not seek approval: Approval for those who have established their credibility is internal. When you're not dependent upon the approval of others, you are free. Your self-acceptance equates to high performance, which creates credibility. When you have self-acceptance you rid of yourself of the emotional states of neediness and desperation, both which block opportunity and success. Grow your credibility by taking your own risks and making decisions based on what is right for you.
• Take responsibility: To be credible never shift responsibility for mistakes onto others.Coming from this approach makes you more confident, more likely to seek leadership positions, and you are naturally more disciplined in dealing with stress and challenge. Instead of remaining in a childish mindset, choose maturity. Never see yourself as the victim and blame others for your failures.
• Believe in yourself: Know who are and what you want. You do not establish credibility by simply showing up in life. Credibility comes through a lot of hard knocks. When life knocks you down, learn by your own volition how to get up, keep going and keep succeeding. You learn who you are through trial and error and through being scrappy when you need to be.
• Accept failure: Be unafraid to fail. With risk often comes failure but without risk there can be no success. As you establish your credibility you begin see failure as a type of success. If you have failed then you have successfully figured out something didn't work. From here, you have a fresh start and a new beginning to tackle.