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What does it mean?
Confidence can make a fashion choice look better regardless of its actual quality.
In plain terms
He liked the hat and wore it confidently.
What can you take from it?
Attitude shapes perception.

Where it applies

  • fashion choices
  • public speaking
  • selling ideas

Putting it to work

  • wear what you believe in
  • confidence sells ideas

Questions to consider

  • Does confidence improve style?
  • How do you sell an idea?

Another view

Confidence does not always fix bad choices.

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