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Develop Your Swagger

Rick Ross has quickly become the Big Men's sex symbol of the hip hop generation. He combines a smooth southern flow with confidence so rare it made the industry take another look. He blazed a trail when he took his shirt off in his videos and joined other muscular rappers by performing shirtless. The result: hip hop can't get enough of him !

Rick Ross demonstrates what we have known for a long time. Big Men are sexy. He has the style , confidence and flow. Rick Ross has swagger. But his ability to seduce and turn heads isn't copyrighted. That ability lies in each and everyone of us. Our natural swagger is hiding underneath years of rejection. Many of us have allowed the assessments of others to become the rule for our lives.

Swagger is Extreme Confidence.  Swagger is the personal celebration of who you are. It is being happy, loving and gentle with yourself while putting your best foot forward. A brother who has swagger isn't intimidated by a muscle brother at the beach in a tank top. He is beside him in one. A KING with swagger does not shy away from dressing well because he is waiting to loose thrity pounds before he buys a nice outfit. He is in the store trying out several and flirting with the associate who is helping him.

Invest in Yourself

You must realize how valueable you are and do the small things that make you feel good. Purchase a new shirt, get your beard tapered along with the haircut or go out to a bar. Whatever you choose, it will lay the foundation for you to develop the confidence that turns into swagger.

Find King Size Role models

Rick Ross and Fat Joe inspire me to step up my game and be proud of who I am. You may be drawn to someone else. The important part is that you find some Big Man that you admire and follow his lead. Observe how he lives everyday life and use his success as the motivation for yours.

Stop All Criciticism

Beating yourself up is the easiest way to project insecurity. Remember that you are always doing the best you can with the knowledge , understanding and ability at the moment. Swagger doesn't second guess itself. It moves forward and adjusts if things don't go as planned. Develop your swagger by encouraging yourself when you feel the need to be critical.

Just Do It

Nike was right. Nothing will ever happen in a major way unless you take the time to move forward. You can't second guess yourself. Swagger is about doing those things that seem the hardest. Sure it may be challenging but every success brings the opportunity for more. Swagger is having confidence in who you are. It's not about what others think of you. Your belief in yourself is job one.