Modern Wisdom How Do You Develop Real Confidence? - James Smith - #535
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Oct 6, 2022 
James Smith, an author and online trainer focused on personal development, dives into the nature of confidence and its connection to competence. He discusses the idea of faking confidence, the anxiety-confidence relationship, and whether women are inherently more confident than men. The conversation also tackles how to deal with failures, the importance of embracing discomfort for growth, and the significance of competence in building genuine confidence. Along the way, James champions the value of vulnerability and mentorship in personal development.
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The Matthew Principle of Confidence
- Confidence follows the Matthew principle: those who have it get more.
- Even small initial steps build self-belief, leading to further growth and competence.
Demystifying Book Writing
- James Smith challenges the idea that writing a book is impressive.
- He argues that it's about consistent work, not some inherent ability.
Managing Anxiety
- Redefine success metrics if anxiety is crippling.
- Break down daunting tasks into smaller, achievable steps to build evidence of competence.
