I believe that making that mental transition (to believing in your company) impacts the way you approach other areas of your business as well (not just fundrais

I believe that making that mental transition (to believing in your company) impacts the way you approach other areas of your business as well (not just fundraising). For instance, when courting a large potential client or partner, your confidence goes up and you are not selling, so much as explaining. People pick up on this, and your results will show it. Plus, it just plain feels better when you really believe in your company's potential vs. merely hoping.