We live in a world where the speed of change is more rapid than ever before. New technologies have disrupted many industries, shortening or ending their life cycles, while at the same time creating new industries. We need look no further than Netflix and Blockbuster Video for a lesson in industry disruption. Where Netflix saw what was possible and decided to pursue an emerging technology, Blockbuster Video refused to adapt, leading to its demise and disappearance almost overnight.

There’s nothing sweeter than the feeling of victory you experience when you land a job, especially after an exhausting search process. But that feeling soon wears off as you set about proving yourself to the people who hired you. Just how do you do that? And how do you realize your full potential? Here are four suggestions to help you thrive on the job.

Self-confidence is the belief in your ability to accomplish the task at hand. Extensive evidence shows this belief in oneself has positive impact on performance. Research shows that self-confidence is a universal skill that anyone can learn with little effort, not an innate ability reserved for the elite among us.