On Confidence by The School of Life
A concise, compassionate exploration of how self-belief is formed and undermined, showing how impostor feelings, perfectionism, and status anxiety sap courage while offering ways to rebuild it. Drawing on psychology and philosophy, it reframes confidence as a skill that grows through accepting imperfection, normalizing failure, and recognizing that others are as anxious as we are. With reflective prompts and practical suggestions, it encourages small, deliberate risks, kinder self-talk, and a shift from performance to contribution, enabling steadier action and resilience in everyday life.
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-160
- Original Language
- English
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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