The Confidence Code for Girls
by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
Taking Risks, Messing Up, and Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self
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Preview — Chapter 01: The Nuts & Bolts of Confidence
Confidence isn’t about having all the answers or never feeling nervous. It’s about choosing to act even when you're unsure. It’s built through experience, not perfection—and the more you stretch yourself, the stronger it gets. What often holds people back isn’t lack of ability but the fear of looking silly, making mistakes, or being judged. These fears create invisible walls—making someone shrink instead of speak, hesitate instead of try. But those walls aren’t real. They’re built by thoughts. And once you see that, you can break through them. Confidence lives in the small moments —saying yes to something new, asking a question, admitting you don’t know. Each time you take a risk, your belief in yourself grows. It doesn't matter if the outcome is perfect. What matters is the choice to try. This is a shift from waiting to feel brave to acting bravely first. Confidence comes after the leap, not before it. And it’s okay to mess up. In fact, that’s how it grows: through missteps, stumbles, and getting back up with more insight and strength than before. Everyone struggles with doubt. But once you understand that confidence isn’t a fixed trait—it’s a mindset you can practice—everything starts to change. You begin to see that boldness isn’t about being loud or fearless. It’s about being willing .
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