The Confidence Con: Why Self-Esteem Advice Backfires (And What Actually Builds Real Confidence)

We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and repeat positive affirmations, but research shows this confidence advice often makes things worse—especially for people who need it most. I'll share why my own attempts at confidence-building spectacularly failed, what the science says about real versus fake confidence, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.