The hottest Confidence Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Why Software Design Matters

Software Design: Tidy First? • 2240 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23

Good software design feels satisfying and helps in improving a design
A well-designed software benefits teammates and makes their jobs easier
Improving software design enables better features and enhances customer service

Sartorial Savvy

The Contender • 1827 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Style Quality Cost Confidence

Experts know how to make trade-offs when it comes to wine and food pairings.
You don't need to wear bespoke clothes every time; look for smarter fashion choices.
Avoid overpriced items from mainstream advertising and opt for strategic sartorial decisions.

How I stopped fearing public speaking

My Goodness! From Jo Elvin • 746 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Public Speaking Confidence Self-Improvement Personal Growth Mental Wellbeing

Visualize success and confidently own the room when public speaking.
Be authentic in your speech, use your natural voice and embrace your humanness.
Prepare well, practice, and avoid undermining yourself by mentioning nervousness to the audience.

How to tell if your next flight is safe

Elliott Confidential • 648 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

🏝 Travel Safety Air Travel Confidence Subscription

Flying is generally safe, but recent incidents may have caused fear for some travelers.
Public confidence in air travel may have been undermined due to recent incidents.
Consider subscribing to Elliott Confidential for more insights on flight safety.

confidence

bookbear express • 445 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Confidence Love Self

Finding something you're good at can boost confidence.
Feeling loved and accepted, especially during tough times, can also help build confidence.
Having supportive people who believe in you and care about you can contribute to a stronger sense of self.

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The Art of Self-Promotion

The Leadership Lab • 118 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23

💼 Business Leadership Self-promotion Alignment Confidence Marketing

View self-promotion as making an offer, not a request, to empower both sides.
Self-promotion creates opportunities for unexpected positive outcomes by increasing exposure.
Focus on promoting with purpose rather than image, aligning with your natural energy and communication style.

💎 Friday Gems #10 (The RAT Test, A Good Night's Sleep, On Confidence)

Low Fidelity • 78 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Sleep Confidence Mental health Self-care Personal Development

Practice divergent and convergent thinking to solve problems effectively.
Improve your sleep quality by following recommended tips like having a consistent routine and reducing screen time before bed.
Building confidence involves practicing daily activities that challenge you, like taking cold showers.

Confidence is downstream of attention | #25

pole • 78 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Confidence Attention Self-awareness Emotions Mindfulness

Confidence comes from success in applying abilities
Strive for success in different areas to build confidence
Pay attention to gain awareness and confidence

About that ISDA Pt 4(a): The qualities of a good ISDA

The Jolly Contrarian • 19 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24

💼 Business Contracts Negotiation Fairness Confidence Clarity Consistency Simplicity

A good ISDA contract should have qualities like fairness, confidence, clarity, consistency, and simplicity.
Fairness in negotiations is crucial as it fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and aligns interests between parties.
Business relationships often prioritize maintaining trust and goodwill over strict adherence to contract terms, as it is more beneficial in the long run.

A Beginner's Guide to Public Speaking

Comment is Freed • 99 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23

🚌 Education Public Speaking Jokes Confidence

Leaning forward is crucial in public speaking, just like in skiing.
Use storytelling with key points to make panel presentations effective.
Practice relentlessly to build confidence in public speaking.

The Gist of It

Under the Hood: The Power of Principled Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 23 May 23

💼 Business Leadership Self-Improvement Success Confidence Innovation

Confidence in leadership is crucial for influence and decision-making.
Different types of confidence exist: insecure, genuine, and transformative.
Moving from insecure to genuine confidence involves self-acceptance, reflection, and skill development.

Stop Blocking your Team's Intuition

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23

💼 Business Team Management Confidence Intuition

Confidence doesn't just come from mere understanding, but needs to be felt and applied in the real world.
Embrace intuition within your team instead of blocking it; it can lead to valuable insights and innovative solutions.
Supporting and valuing intuition can help foster a positive and creative team dynamic.

illusory expertise

Midnight Musings • 39 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22

📖 Philosophy Self-reflection Knowledge Confidence Human behavior Cognitive Biases

People often think they know more than they really do, which is called the Dunning-Kruger effect. This means we can be really confident but also very clueless at the same time.
It's common to focus on sharing our opinions rather than listening to others. This can lead to misunderstandings and make it harder to work together and empathize with different viewpoints.
Knowledge comes in two types: explicit (things you can easily write down) and tacit (things learned through experience). True understanding requires experience, not just knowing facts.

The Secret Diary of a Bank Analyst

Net Interest • 22 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23

💰 Finance Banking Regulation Growth Confidence

Banks' unique financial structure means their creditors are their customers
Banks operate in a regulatory environment that influences decisions and operations
Focus on growth in banking may not always be a positive thing for financial stability

GRANTED: A more nuanced view of empathy, confidence, and culture fit

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 01 Dec 19

🎭️ Culture Empathy Confidence

Manage your emotions by setting realistic expectations instead of relying on others to meet them.
Empathy should lead to rational compassion for diverse groups, not just personal identification.
When hiring for culture fit, prioritize shared principles over similar backgrounds to foster diversity and innovation.

What It Really Takes to Succeed | LSW#37

The Leading Sapiens Weekly • 2 HN points • 18 Oct 23

🚌 Education Leadership Reflection Confidence Empathy Conflict

Success literature can be flawed due to various biases and lack of empirical evidence.
Developing personal qualities like ambition, energy, focus, self-knowledge, confidence, empathy, and courage is key to succeeding.
Consistent execution matters more than using specific methods, and hard work is essential for achieving success.

How I overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome by using my confidence portfolio

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 2 HN points • 28 Jun 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-doubt Impostor syndrome Confidence Public Speaking Personal Development

Facing daunting tasks like public speaking requires finding a balance between calming nerves and getting excited.
Breathing exercises can be helpful for calming down before taking on a challenging task.
Creating a confidence portfolio can serve as a personal secret to boost confidence in various situations.

3 Tips on How Crossfit Newbies Can Overcome Intimidation and Build Confidence

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Confidence Coaching Community

CrossFit can be intimidating at first, but don't let that stop you from trying. Once you get past the initial fear, you may end up loving it.
In CrossFit, it's important to swallow your pride and keep pushing forward, regardless of your fitness level. Progress is what makes the journey exciting.
Utilize the support of coaches in CrossFit classes to learn proper techniques. Don't hesitate to ask questions and seek guidance, as that's what they're there for.

The "Invisible Wall" of Public Speaking

Muslim Musings • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23

🚌 Education Public Speaking Audience engagement Confidence Psychology Learning

Engage your audience in public speaking to create a conversational atmosphere that keeps their attention.
Maintain strong eye contact and give your all in public speaking to show confidence and prevent self-sabotage.
Get over the 'invisible wall' of public speaking by connecting with your audience and having the confidence in your message.