Self-confidence and self-criticism do not have to be at odds. Explore how they can work together and what changes when you stop viewing doubt as a personal failure.
A person can have experience, skills, and a strong track record, yet still feel uncertain in a new situation. Likewise, they can hold themselves to high standards while continuing to move forward. This apparent contradiction helps us understand that self-confidence does not mean being free of questions. When you use doubt as a prompt to prepare rather than as proof of incompetence, you leave room for both bold decisions and a thoughtful assessment of the outcome.
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