Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self‑confidence is essential for undertaking great tasks.
- In plain terms
- You need belief in yourself to attempt big projects.
- What can you take from it?
- Build confidence before tackling major goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can confidence be cultivated?
- What limits confidence can be harmful?
Another view
Confidence alone won’t compensate for lack of skill or resources.
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