Confidence
noun
To believe in yourself or someone else, to trust in their ability.
I have confidence in your ability to complete the project on time.
Often appears as...
- have confidence in
- confidence boost
noun
Information only shared between certain people and not meant to be told to others.
She told me her plans in strict confidence, so I can't tell anyone else.
Often appears as...
- in confidence
- breach of confidence
noun
An act of trust or reliance.
His lending of the car was a huge vote of confidence in me.
Often appears as...
- vote of confidence
- confidence trick
noun
A feeling of certainty or assurance about something.
They expressed confidence that the issue would be resolved soon.
Often appears as...
- expressed confidence
- confidence vote
noun
A scheme to trick someone out of their money or valuables.
He was arrested for running a confidence trick on elderly people.
Often appears as...
- confidence trickster
- confidence man
noun
To believe in yourself or someone else, to trust in their ability.
I have confidence in your ability to complete the project on time.
Often appears as...
- have confidence in
- confidence boost
noun
Information only shared between certain people and not meant to be told to others.
She told me her plans in strict confidence, so I can't tell anyone else.
Often appears as...
- in confidence
- breach of confidence
noun
An act of trust or reliance.
His lending of the car was a huge vote of confidence in me.
Often appears as...
- vote of confidence
- confidence trick
noun
A feeling of certainty or assurance about something.
They expressed confidence that the issue would be resolved soon.
Often appears as...
- expressed confidence
- confidence vote
noun
A scheme to trick someone out of their money or valuables.
He was arrested for running a confidence trick on elderly people.
Often appears as...
- confidence trickster
- confidence man
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Inner Strength
Confidence here implies having inner strength and positive feelings about abilities or decisions.
Despite the criticism, her confidence remained unshaken.
Pro Tip 2/3Supporting Others
To show confidence in people means you are supportive and believe in their capacities.
The teacher's confidence in his students inspired them to succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Arrogance
'Confidence' should not be confused with arrogance; it's about belief without disparaging others.
His confidence inspired his team, unlike arrogance which could have pushed them away.
Pro Tip 1/3Inner Strength
Confidence here implies having inner strength and positive feelings about abilities or decisions.
Despite the criticism, her confidence remained unshaken.
Pro Tip 2/3Supporting Others
To show confidence in people means you are supportive and believe in their capacities.
The teacher's confidence in his students inspired them to succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Arrogance
'Confidence' should not be confused with arrogance; it's about belief without disparaging others.
His confidence inspired his team, unlike arrogance which could have pushed them away.
Pro Tip 1/3Inner Strength
Confidence here implies having inner strength and positive feelings about abilities or decisions.
Despite the criticism, her confidence remained unshaken.
Pro Tip 2/3Supporting Others
To show confidence in people means you are supportive and believe in their capacities.
The teacher's confidence in his students inspired them to succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Arrogance
'Confidence' should not be confused with arrogance; it's about belief without disparaging others.
His confidence inspired his team, unlike arrogance which could have pushed them away.
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Rethink how you think...
cope with this or maintain or delusion we also have the highest concentration of psychoanalysts per capita in the world and if you don't want to spend your life in therapy you can do what I did which is you become a psychologist yourself so I've always been interested in the relationship between confidence how smart you think you are and
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Why do we feel...
as a marketing technique. It's tempting to think of this as a sign of us being stuck in the past, but that's not really how nostalgia works. Instead, nostalgia helps us remember that our lives can have meaning and value, helping us find the confidence and motivation to face the challenges of the future.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
development of fourself driving that gave you the confidence to say you know what we could do something special here yeah exactly so you know it took me a while to sort of realize that that in order to solve self-driving you really needed to solve real-world ai um at the point of which you solve
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Greg Long: Big Wave...
Those new feelings of fear that I had never experienced before. I opened my arms and I welcomed them just as I had always done. And simply acknowledged them as places in my life that I was meant to learn and grow from. I started to regain that confidence and I started moving forward in my life.
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How to practice...
takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence. So what does practice do in our brains to make us better at things? Our brains have two kinds of neural grey matter and white matter.
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Why do people get so...
try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on. Importantly, you should give children the time and space to work through their answers. And if you're an administrator,
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3 tips to boost your...
But what is confidence? Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as self-esteem, add in the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, act courageously to face a challenge head-on.
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How playing sports...
Meanwhile, your self-esteem and confidence can get a big boost. There are a few reasons for that. One is found in training. Just by working and working at skills, especially with a good coach, you reinforce a growth mindset within yourself.
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Is there a reproducibilit...
Published studies can motivate future research, inspire new products, and inform government policy. So it's important that we have confidence in the published results. If their conclusions are wrong, we risk time, resources,
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The Cutest Elephant...
developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his confidence today he faces a big challenge we're going down to the big dam and trying to help him get over his
Video examples
Rethink how you think...
cope with this or maintain or delusion we also have the highest concentration of psychoanalysts per capita in the world and if you don't want to spend your life in therapy you can do what I did which is you become a psychologist yourself so I've always been interested in the relationship between confidence how smart you think you are and
Video examples
Why do we feel...
as a marketing technique. It's tempting to think of this as a sign of us being stuck in the past, but that's not really how nostalgia works. Instead, nostalgia helps us remember that our lives can have meaning and value, helping us find the confidence and motivation to face the challenges of the future.
Video examples
Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
development of fourself driving that gave you the confidence to say you know what we could do something special here yeah exactly so you know it took me a while to sort of realize that that in order to solve self-driving you really needed to solve real-world ai um at the point of which you solve
Video examples
Greg Long: Big Wave...
Those new feelings of fear that I had never experienced before. I opened my arms and I welcomed them just as I had always done. And simply acknowledged them as places in my life that I was meant to learn and grow from. I started to regain that confidence and I started moving forward in my life.
Video examples
How to practice...
takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence. So what does practice do in our brains to make us better at things? Our brains have two kinds of neural grey matter and white matter.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
try being playful with math and focusing on the creative aspects. That can build the numerical skills that help students approach math with confidence later on. Importantly, you should give children the time and space to work through their answers. And if you're an administrator,
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
But what is confidence? Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as self-esteem, add in the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, act courageously to face a challenge head-on.
Video examples
How playing sports...
Meanwhile, your self-esteem and confidence can get a big boost. There are a few reasons for that. One is found in training. Just by working and working at skills, especially with a good coach, you reinforce a growth mindset within yourself.
Video examples
Is there a reproducibilit...
Published studies can motivate future research, inspire new products, and inform government policy. So it's important that we have confidence in the published results. If their conclusions are wrong, we risk time, resources,
Video examples
The Cutest Elephant...
developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his confidence today he faces a big challenge we're going down to the big dam and trying to help him get over his
Example 1 of 10
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Jocko Willink
American
Since the team understands that the leader is de facto in charge, in that respect, a leader has nothing to prove. But in another respect, a leader has everything to prove: Every member of the team must develop the trust and confidence that their leader will exercise good judgment, remain calm, and make the right decisions when it matters most.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I feel that confidence in women - especially young girls of color - but women, in general, is so important. It is so important for us to arm ourselves and become powerful at a very young age.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
I always thought that I was an important musician. If you don't have that confidence, why would you go on and do it?
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
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Meryl Streep
American Actress
I didn't have any confidence in my beauty when I was young. I felt like a character actress, and I still do.
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Epicurus
Greek Philosopher
It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.
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Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Publisher
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.
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Jocko Willink
American
Since the team understands that the leader is de facto in charge, in that respect, a leader has nothing to prove. But in another respect, a leader has everything to prove: Every member of the team must develop the trust and confidence that their leader will exercise good judgment, remain calm, and make the right decisions when it matters most.
Quote examples
Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
I feel that confidence in women - especially young girls of color - but women, in general, is so important. It is so important for us to arm ourselves and become powerful at a very young age.
Quote examples
Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
I always thought that I was an important musician. If you don't have that confidence, why would you go on and do it?
Quote examples
Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
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Meryl Streep
American Actress
I didn't have any confidence in my beauty when I was young. I felt like a character actress, and I still do.
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Epicurus
Greek Philosopher
It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.
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Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Publisher
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.
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