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Working Hard, Hardly Working

Ep. 113 How To Be Confident In 20 Minutes: A No BS Guide

Nov 11, 2024
Explore how confidence serves as a key to happiness in careers and relationships. Discover that confidence can be learned like any other skill. Dive into the relationship between competence and self-assurance, and how effective communication can boost growth. Hear personal stories about overcoming challenges in public speaking and interviewing. Learn practical steps, such as tackling small challenges and mastering body language, to enhance self-awareness and build lasting confidence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Confidence can be developed through practice and effort, challenging the notion that it is solely an innate trait.
  • Enhancing competence through actionable steps and small goals creates a self-reinforcing loop that significantly boosts overall confidence.

Deep dives

Confidence as a Learnable Skill

Confidence is often perceived as an innate trait, yet it can actually be developed through practice and effort. Many individuals believe they are either naturally confident or not, but the reality is that confidence can be cultivated like any other skill. This concept is essential because it opens the door for those who feel they lack confidence to actively work on building it. By understanding that confidence stems from experience and learning, anyone can adopt strategies to enhance their self-perception and effectiveness in various aspects of life.

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