Beyond Animal Instinct Awakening Your Divine Potential and Self Confidence

09 August, 2026

Dr. Vincent Vaz  - Motivation Speaker and Career Coach

 “Self-confidence will start with a thought I am not just one more kind of an animal but I am divine creature of god with infinite energy, I am brand new right here right now, I am unique and infinite potential.”


“When you admire, appreciate or greeting even unknown person that person would have felt nice because you would have felt nice. You are not doing any favour but you are grabbing the opportunity for feeling nice” 

This session was delivered by Dr. Vincent Vaz as part of the Day 3 Student Induction Program at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC). Published by the Power Electronics channel, the session focuses on personal growth, mindset, and practical self-confidence for incoming students.

1. Welcome & Speaker Profile

The event commenced with a formal bouquet presentation by Principal Dr. V.S. Purani. Dr. Vincent Vaz is an established author, youth mentor, and expert in leadership, personality development, and effective communication.

2. Visual Connection & Engagement

Dr. Vaz opened with an unconventional check: "Am I visible?". He explained that true understanding happens when students visibly connect with a speaker rather than trying to memorize words. When concepts resonate deeply, they become an intrinsic part of a student's mindset rather than simple information to recall.

3. Core Philosophy: "What I Am" vs. "What I Have"

The central theme focused on the Hindi concept of अच्छा लगना ("feeling good") . Dr. Vaz highlighted that real self-confidence stems from being comfortable with who you are rather than what you own. Material items are transient and external, whereas internal self-worth and self-belief form the foundation of enduring confidence.

4. Impact on Long-Term Success

Regardless of academic branch or ultimate career trajectory—whether leading a tech enterprise like Microsoft or working in distinct fields—long-term success, personal satisfaction, and fulfillment depend primarily on underlying self-confidence and self-belief .

5. Embracing Uniqueness

The closing remarks emphasized that genuine confidence requires embracing individual uniqueness rather than imitating others.

Self-confidence isn't static—it thrives or erodes based on how we treat our inherent potential. Understanding the mindsets that diminish self-worth, alongside those that build it up, provides a clear roadmap for personal growth.

The 5 D’s That Drain Self-Confidence : When we mistreat or push aside our abilities, self-confidence deteriorates in five distinct stages:

  1. Dilution: Spreading your focus, energy, and talents too thin, which weakens your core strengths and prevents mastery.
  2. Discounting: Minimizing your achievements or abilities, convincing yourself that your success was just "luck" or insignificant.
  3. Discarding: Setting aside your true talents entirely because they aren't valued by others or don't feel immediately practical.
  4. Denial: Refusing to acknowledge your unique potential altogether, often due to fear of failure or imposter syndrome.
  5. Disregard: Actively ignoring your skills and inner drive, leading to neglect of your personal growth and purpose.

The A’s That Build Self-Confidence: self-assurance requires shifting from self-neglect to self-actualization:

  1. Awareness: Recognizing and understanding your unique strengths, values, and underlying potential without bias.
  2. Acceptance: Embracing your abilities as they are today—including both your current capabilities and room for growth—without self-judgment.
  3. Appreciation: Valuing your progress, honoring your efforts, and recognizing the unique worth you bring to the table.
  4. Application: Putting your potential into action through consistent practice, real-world challenge, and active contribution.

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