The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman is a motivating read that emphasizes the importance of self-belief and confidence. The book encourages women to act, take risks, and stop doubting themselves, as confidence is crucial for success and being taken seriously.
The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman is a timely and inspiring read, especially for women who often doubt their abilities. The book highlights the importance of self-belief and confidence, urging women to act, take risks, and stop apologizing or prevaricating. The reviewer found the book motivating, particularly as they navigated a busy and challenging period with a race and a book launch. The book emphasizes that confidence is not just about internal belief but is also crucial for being taken seriously and achieving success. The reviewer appreciated the practical advice and anecdotes, such as the story of Hillary Clinton being encouraged to compete, which resonated with their own experiences.
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In the most basic terms, what we need to do is start acting and risking and failing, and stop mumbling and apologizing and prevaricating. It isn’t that women don’t have the ability to succeed; it’s that we don’t seem to believe we can succeed, and that stops us from even trying.
It’s confidence that sways people. We may not realize it but we all give confidence inordinate weight and we respect people who project it.
I was finally pushed, by a high school women’s basketball coach, who told me, ‘Sure, you might lose. So what? Dare to compete, Mrs. Clinton. Dare to compete.