chapter 1

I’m going to be honest with you. Sometimes I feel confident and sometimes I don’t. OK, I admit it ...

Hold on, you’re probably thinking! I’m reading a book about self-confidence written by someone who isn’t confident! Well, you’re kind of right – but don’t panic, there’s nothing to worry about. The truth is that even confident people doubt themselves and struggle with self-confidence on occasions. The fact is, we’re all human and sometimes things just don’t go according to plan.

So just to set your mind at ease, overall, I would describe myself as a confident person. That’s because I’ve learnt how to deal with the times when my confidence levels ...

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