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IAN ROBERTSON - Author of How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-belief - Co-Director of the Global Brain Health Institute

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Sep 28, 2023
Ian Robertson, Co-Director of the Global Brain Health Institute, discusses the importance of confidence and how it can be learned. He explores why some people are overconfident while others are realistic about their abilities. The podcast also touches on topics such as the future of AI, the transformation of Ireland, connecting with nature, and promoting brain health.
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INSIGHT

Confidence as Learned Habits

  • Confidence is a learned set of mental, physical, and emotional habits rather than an innate trait.
  • It empowers action, unlike optimism or self-esteem which don’t necessarily drive personal effort.
INSIGHT

Gender Confidence Gap Magnifies

  • Men tend to be more overconfident, while women usually have a more realistic self-assessment.
  • Small early differences in confidence can magnify over time due to social and environmental factors.
ADVICE

Harness Anxiety into Confidence

  • Pay attention selectively to reduce anxiety, focusing on positive or neutral cues around you.
  • Reframe anxiety as energy you can harness to act despite nervousness, building confidence.
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