How to build genuine confidence by learning to trust yourself
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@us.theguardian.com
Not artisan, but a perfectly fine bagel. Hits the spot.
Summary
A personal essay exploring how to build genuine confidence, challenging common misconceptions about what confidence means. The author reflects on advice from their father, interviews experts, and offers practical insights on cultivating self-trust rather than relying on external validation. The piece emphasizes that confidence is not about being fearless or extroverted, but about trusting oneself and taking action despite uncertainty.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledConfidence is so often this thing we think we're going to arrive at, and then we'll be able to do the thing
A sense of trusting one's self, trusting one's abilities, trusting one's judgment
It's never too late to change our beliefs
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