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Creative Productivity Challenge Day 5: Confidence

Some people think confidence is the key to success. It’s a handy rationale because we can always blame our lack of productivity on our lack of confidence. Let’s overturn those assumptions.

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Angela Myles Beeching

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Some people think confidence is the key to success. It’s a handy rationale because we can always blame our lack of productivity on our lack of confidence. And if we believe that confidence is something we either have or don’t have—that it’s a finite trait determined at some formative age—than we don’t need to blame ourselves or take responsibility.

Let’s overturn those assumptions. Let’s explore how we get past the fear and do the work—even when we don’t feel “ready.” Because that’s what our best work demands.

We’ll cover:
3 tips for increasing your creative confidence

A. 4 C’s of Confidence: commitment, courage, capability, confidence
B. Use fear as an indicator
C. Stop hiding

And PSSST: Here’s your special BONUS to help you take your next project forward: YAY!
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CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY CHALLENGE BONUS

Resources for Day 5