The only way to develop true confidence is to earn it. • The confidence that you can bounce back from failure is earned by working through previous … - James Clear

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The only way to develop true confidence is to earn it.

• The confidence that you can bounce back from failure is earned by working through previous failures.
• The confidence that you can deliver the speech is earned by the previous speeches you have given.
• The confidence that you can perform on game day is earned by the previous performances in practice.

In the beginning, you need enough courage to practice even though it may not go very well. And over time, as your skills improve, courage transforms into confidence. Courage first, confidence later.

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About James Clear

James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.

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