Are you conflating confidence and certainty?

To lack certainty at the outset seems rational to me. Instead of convincing yourself that “You can do it!”, it’s better to be honest with yourself: “I do…
No, You Don’t Need To Be Confident All The Time — And Why You Shouldn’t Even Try
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Jan 20, 2019
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Are you conflating confidence and certainty? Seems like you can be quite confident and still uncertain. Maybe analogous to how you can be quite afraid but still courageous?
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Written by Nick Wignall329K Followers
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Psychologist and writer sharing practical advice for emotional health and well-being: https://thefriendlymind.com
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