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Sartorial Savvy

The Contender • 1827 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Confidence
  1. Experts know how to make trade-offs when it comes to wine and food pairings.
  2. You don't need to wear bespoke clothes every time; look for smarter fashion choices.
  3. Avoid overpriced items from mainstream advertising and opt for strategic sartorial decisions.

The Art of Self-Promotion

The Leadership Lab • 118 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
💼 Business Confidence
  1. View self-promotion as making an offer, not a request, to empower both sides.
  2. Self-promotion creates opportunities for unexpected positive outcomes by increasing exposure.
  3. Focus on promoting with purpose rather than image, aligning with your natural energy and communication style.
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confidence

bookbear express • 445 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Confidence
  1. Finding something you're good at can boost confidence.
  2. Feeling loved and accepted, especially during tough times, can also help build confidence.
  3. Having supportive people who believe in you and care about you can contribute to a stronger sense of self.

Behaviors That Attract People

Prawfeed Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 06 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Confidence
  1. Be genuine and present — share real smiles, be yourself, and show quiet confidence so people find you approachable and trustworthy.
  2. Focus on others by listening beyond words, holding eye contact, asking good questions, and praising their accomplishments to make them feel seen.
  3. Show kindness and openness — express sincere appreciation, offer help without expectation, and stay open-minded to invite connection.

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

The Jolly Contrarian • 19 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
💼 Business Confidence
  1. A good ISDA contract should have qualities like fairness, confidence, clarity, consistency, and simplicity.
  2. Fairness in negotiations is crucial as it fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and aligns interests between parties.
  3. Business relationships often prioritize maintaining trust and goodwill over strict adherence to contract terms, as it is more beneficial in the long run.

Stop Blocking your Team's Intuition

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
💼 Business Confidence
  1. Confidence doesn't just come from mere understanding, but needs to be felt and applied in the real world.
  2. Embrace intuition within your team instead of blocking it; it can lead to valuable insights and innovative solutions.
  3. 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 Confidence
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Confidence
  1. Banks' unique financial structure means their creditors are their customers
  2. Banks operate in a regulatory environment that influences decisions and operations
  3. Focus on growth in banking may not always be a positive thing for financial stability

The "Invisible Wall" of Public Speaking

Muslim Musings • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🚌 Education Confidence
  1. Engage your audience in public speaking to create a conversational atmosphere that keeps their attention.
  2. Maintain strong eye contact and give your all in public speaking to show confidence and prevent self-sabotage.
  3. Get over the 'invisible wall' of public speaking by connecting with your audience and having the confidence in your message.

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

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Confidence
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.