“Unlock the Secrets: 7 Surprising Rules of Rapid Credibility Building Backed by Psychology!”
But they did. And instead of salvaging my credibility, I damaged it.
After that, I made a rule for myself: if I mess up, I admit it—immediately. No excuses, no blaming others. Just ownership and a plan to fix it.
And what I found was that people didn’t lose respect for me when I acknowledged my mistakes. They trusted me more because of it.
6) They speak with certainty
People naturally trust those who sound like they believe in what they’re saying.
That’s why those who build credibility fast avoid weak language like “I think” or “maybe” when they know something to be true. Instead, they speak with clarity and confidence.
