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How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief with Ian Robertson

The Happy Pear Podcast

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Exploring the Link Between Confidence and Action

This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between confidence and actions in the brain, highlighting how anxiety can hinder confidence by triggering avoidance behaviors. It emphasizes the importance of setting attainable goals, using positive self-talk, and facing anxiety-inducing situations to boost confidence. The narrative also touches on the differences in confidence between genders, societal biases, and the impact of luck and privilege on one's confidence and success.

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