I can say with confidence that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts confidence in their ability to destroy most of an invading force.
- In plain terms
- We can destroy most of the enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Project confidence in defensive capabilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build confidence in a team?
- When is confidence appropriate?
Another view
Confidence does not ensure the outcome occurs.
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