5

Building Confidence

Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you are right.

– Henry Ford

In this chapter you will:

  • discover that you are probably worth more than you think
  • learn how to evaluate your self-worth more closely
  • achieve a level of self-confidence to match your abilities

One of the biggest reasons that people buy self-help books or attend self-improvement seminars is because they feel lacking in confidence. They may feel sure of their abilities but don’t necessarily feel confident about conveying this to other people. Examples of this might be fear of public speaking or a fear of being unfairly criticized by friends or colleagues. Then again, there may be nothing particular to note as either a cause or a symptom of lack ...

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