Completing the Sentence: Confidence Is…

"Confidence is..."

A word we throw around constantly, but rarely define properly.

So here are 9 of my favourite definitions that might change how you think about it:

1. "Confidence is not walking into a room thinking you're better than everyone. It's walking in not having to compare yourself at all." - Unknown

2. "Confidence is the ability to see yourself as a flawed person and still hold yourself in high regard." - Esther Perel (quoting Terry Real)

3. "Confidence is not 'they will like me.' Confidence is 'I'll be fine if they don't.'" - Christina Grimmie

4. "Confidence is the willingness to be disliked." - Mark Manson

5. "Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud." - Unknown

6. "Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." - Woody Allen

7. "Confidence means being willing to show up - even if you don't feel ready." — Leanne Hughes (is it corny to quote myself... or, is that just confidence? 🧐)

8. "Confidence is the memory of success." - David Rock

9. "Confidence is simply believing that you can figure it out." - Marie Forleo

Which definition resonates most with you?

How, how would you complete this sentence - "Confidence is..."