'One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self‑confidence is key to success; preparation is key to self‑confidence.
- In plain terms
- Confidence comes from being prepared.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare well to build confidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What preparations boost your confidence the
- Is confidence always linked to preparation?
Another view
May oversimplify complex factors influencing success.
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