The Myths of Self-Confidence: How Preparation Trumps Feel-Good Coping Mechanisms

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• Spending time trying to psych oneself up or build confidence is not as effective as actually preparing and improving skills.
• Reviewing and preparing for a task (in this case, reviewing a script) is a more productive use of time than spending time trying to feel confident.
• Confidence comes from knowledge and preparation, rather than artificial attempts to boost one's self-esteem.

Source: Stop Hyping Yourself Up And Try This, Alex Hormozi