150 Confidence Quotes to Believe in Yourself

For a long time, I walked through life feeling like I was playing a character in someone else’s story. I’d second-guess every email, stay silent in meetings where I had the answer, and wait for “permission” to chase the things I actually wanted. My inner critic wasn’t just a voice; it was a full-time narrator telling me I wasn’t ready, wasn’t smart enough, or simply wasn’t that person.

That changed when I started collecting “espresso shots of wisdom”—short, punchy quotes that challenged my small thinking. I found that when my own confidence faltered, leaning on the hard-won belief of others helped me bridge the gap. It wasn’t about “fake it till you make it,” but rather “read it until you believe it.”

Here are 150 powerful confidence quotes to help you reclaim your narrative and start believing in the incredible person you already are.

Motivational Quotes to Boost Your Self-Confidence

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s a muscle you build through action. When I first started public speaking, my hands shook so much I had to keep them in my pockets. I used these motivational quotes to remind myself that everyone starts somewhere. These words of wisdom help shift your focus from what could go wrong to what you are capable of achieving.

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

— Theodore Roosevelt

This is perhaps the most famous reminder that our mindset dictates our progress. If you don’t believe in the possibility, you’ve already stopped.

“Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work.”

— Jack Nicklaus

Even the most talented people in the world have to put in the reps to feel truly confident in their abilities.

“The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do.”

— Swati Sharma

I’ve found that the biggest confidence boosts don’t come from success, but from the simple act of showing up despite the fear.

“In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity.”

— Albert Einstein

Every challenge you face is an invitation to grow. When things get hard, I try to ask myself what this moment is trying to teach me.

“Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”

— Joel Osteen

This perspective shift has saved me more times than I can count. A “failure” is often just a redirection toward something better.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

— Nelson Mandela

Resilience is the backbone of confidence. The more times you get back up, the less you fear falling.

“Everything you ever wanted is learning how to draw it out of yourself because you are that powerful.”

— Lumalia

We often look for external solutions when the power to change our lives is already sitting within us, waiting to be used.

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”

— Christian D. Larson

When an obstacle looks too big, it’s usually because we’ve forgotten how big we are.

“The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.”

— William Jennings Bryan

Confidence is empirical. You don’t think your way into it; you act your way into it until the evidence is undeniable.

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now.”

— Mark Victor Hansen

The “perfect time” is a myth we use to stay safe. Real confidence is built in the messy middle of imperfect action.

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”

— Thomas Edison

Most of us are living at a fraction of our potential simply because we haven’t tested our limits yet.

“I am, I can, I will, I do.”

— Christine D’Ercole

This simple mantra is a powerful way to ground yourself when the “I can’t” thoughts start to take over.

“There’s no limit to what you can do.”

— Adrian Williams

The only limits that truly exist are the ones we agree to in our own minds.

“Rise up and greet your higher self.”

— Kendall Toole

Confidence is about alignment. It’s about acting as the person you know you are meant to be.

“If you think you can’t, change your mind.”

— Denis Morton

Our thoughts are just suggestions. If a thought doesn’t serve you, you have every right to trade it for a better one.

“Believe in yourself, and you’re halfway there.”

— Callie Gullickson

The mental battle is always the hardest. Once you win that, the physical work becomes much easier.

“Everything you could possibly ever want, have, or need is right here inside of you.”

— Kristin McGee

Stop looking for the missing piece. You are already the whole puzzle.

“I am confident. I believe in myself and my abilities.”

— Dean Graziosi

Affirmations like this might feel silly at first, but they help rewire your brain for success.

“Confidence is my superpower.”

— Dean Graziosi

When you treat confidence as a skill you can master, it becomes a tool you can use in any situation.

“I am effortlessly confident.”

— Dean Graziosi

“Being confident comes naturally to me.”

— Dean Graziosi

“I believe in my ability and am confident in my skill.”

— Dean Graziosi

Empowering Words for Building Self-Belief

Building a foundation of self-belief requires a deep sense of self-approval. I spent years seeking validation from bosses and friends before I realized that no amount of external praise can fill a hole left by self-doubt. These empowering quotes focus on the internal work required to stand tall. If you’re looking for more ways to strengthen this inner foundation, our self-love quotes for confidence are a great next step.

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”

— Mark Twain

This is a stark reminder that your opinion of yourself is the only one you have to live with 24 hours a day.

“You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.”

— Brian Tracy

I keep this quote pinned to my desk. It reminds me that I am resourceful, even when I feel overwhelmed.

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”

— Oscar Wilde

Developing a positive relationship with yourself is the most important journey you will ever take.

“You are enough just as you are.”

— Meghan Markle

You don’t need a promotion, a partner, or a specific bank balance to be worthy. You are already enough.

“Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward.”

— Roy T. Bennett

Self-acceptance is the launchpad for growth. You can’t improve something you haven’t first accepted.

“Self-love is the source of all our other loves.”

— Yung Pueblo

When your cup is full, you have so much more to give to the people around you.

“The journey of self-love begins when you let go of who you think you have to be.”

— Yung Pueblo

Authenticity is a prerequisite for confidence. You can’t be confident while wearing a mask.

“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.”

— Brianna Wiest

If you give others the power to tell you who you are, you give them the power to destroy you.

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.”

— Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Most of our anxiety comes from doubting our own judgment. Trusting yourself simplifies every decision.

“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to an iron string.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is a unique wisdom in your own intuition. Don’t ignore it in favor of “the crowd.”

“What you have to give, the world needs.”

— Aditi Shah

Your unique perspective and talents are a contribution that only you can make.

“I will always be my own biggest fan.”

— Dean Graziosi

If you won’t root for yourself, why should anyone else? Be your own loudest cheerleader.

“Everything I need to succeed is already available to me.”

— Dean Graziosi

Success isn’t about having more resources; it’s about being more resourceful with what you have.

“My happiness is mine to own and enjoy.”

— Dean Graziosi

Don’t delegate your joy to other people’s behavior. Keep ownership of your own happiness.

“I am the author of my story. No one else will tell my tale.”

— Dean Graziosi

You hold the pen. If you don’t like the current chapter, you have the power to write a new one.

“My confidence will open countless doors for me.”

— Dean Graziosi

Confidence isn’t just a feeling; it’s a key that unlocks opportunities that remain closed to the fearful.

“I will never shrink myself to fit in.”

— Dean Graziosi

The right people will want you at your full size. Never dim your light to make someone else comfortable.

“Always be a first version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.”

— Judy Garland

Comparison is the thief of confidence. Focus on being the best “you” possible.

“Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.”

— Gretel Ehrlich

Nature doesn’t try to be anything else. A tree is a tree. A mountain is a mountain. You are you.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”

— Henry David Thoreau

Living with intention is the ultimate act of self-confidence.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

— Steve Jobs

The greatest tragedy is reaching the end of your life and realizing you lived it for everyone else.

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

Doubt is a ghost. It only has as much power as you give it.

Inspiring Confidence Quotes for Overcoming Self-Doubt

Self-doubt is the loudest voice in the room when you’re about to do something brave. I’ve learned that the goal isn’t to eliminate the doubt, but to stop letting it drive the car. These inspiring quotes helped me understand that doubt is often just a sign that I’m growing. For practical advice on pushing through these moments, you might find our motivational success quotes incredibly helpful.

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”

— Vincent van Gogh

Action is the ultimate antidote to the “inner critic.” When you do the thing anyway, the voice loses its power.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

This quote taught me that I have the power to “opt-out” of other people’s judgments and my own negative projections.

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.”

— Sylvia Plath

Doubt freezes the creative process. The only way to thaw it is to start moving, even if you’re not sure where you’re going.

“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within.”

— Anna Freud

The search for external validation is endless. The search for internal strength has a destination.

“Don’t be defined by other people’s expectations. Define your own strengths.”

— Susie Chan

You are the only expert on what you are capable of. Don’t let someone else’s narrow view limit you.

“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.”

— Venus Williams

There is real power in “acting as if.” Eventually, the feeling catches up with the behavior.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

— Winston Churchill

Shifting your focus from “what can I get” to “what can I give” is a great way to bypass self-consciousness.

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”

— Winston Churchill

Don’t fear change. Fear staying the same while the world moves forward.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

— Thomas A. Edison

Persistence is just confidence in slow motion. If you keep going, you’ll eventually find the way.

“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination.”

— Mae Jemison

Other people’s “impossible” is not your “impossible.”

“The place to find who you are is where you stand.”

— George Mumford

You don’t need to go on a pilgrimage to find yourself. You are right here, right now.

“I inhale confidence and exhale doubt.”

— Dean Graziosi

Breathwork is a practical tool for managing the physical sensations of doubt.

“I am not defined by my mistakes.”

— Dean Graziosi

Mistakes are events, not identities. You can fail without being a failure.

“I will never doubt my value.”

— Dean Graziosi

Your value is inherent. It doesn’t fluctuate based on your productivity or other people’s opinions.

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

— Louisa May Alcott

Challenges aren’t just obstacles; they are the training ground for mastery.

“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.”

— Aristotle

If you’re being criticized, it’s a sign that you’re actually doing something. Wear it as a badge of honor.

“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.”

— Dale Carnegie

True confidence is being satisfied with your journey, regardless of the destination.

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”

— Confucius

The speed of your progress matters far less than the direction of your movement.

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”

— Brené Brown

Our flaws are what make us human and relatable. Don’t hide them; own them.

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

— Zig Ziglar

The first step is always the hardest, but it’s the only one that actually matters.

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t — you’re right.”

— Henry Ford

Your expectations act as a self-fulfilling prophecy. Choose yours wisely.

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

— Maya Angelou

You are more than what has happened to you. You are how you choose to respond.

Short Confidence Sayings for Daily Empowerment

Sometimes you don’t need a deep philosophical treatise; you just need a quick reminder to stand up straight. I keep a few of these short confidence quotes as my phone wallpaper. They act as “micro-doses” of inspiration during busy days. To keep your momentum going throughout the week, check out our collection of discipline quotes to stay consistent.

“Trust yourself.”

— Benjamin Spock

Two words that say everything. If you can’t trust your own instincts, who can you trust?

“You are enough.”

— Meghan Markle

This is the ultimate baseline. You don’t need to add anything to your value; it is already there.

“I am worth it.”

— Dean Graziosi

A simple, non-negotiable statement of fact.

“I attract positivity.”

— Dean Graziosi

Confidence is a magnet for good things and good people.

“I am powerful.”

— Dean Graziosi

Never forget the agency you have over your own life.

“I am indestructible.”

— Dean Graziosi

You have survived 100% of your worst days so far. That’s a pretty good track record.

“Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.”

— Stephanie Bennett-Henry

A gentle reminder that your strength is a match for any challenge.

“You did not wake up to be mediocre.”

— Robin Arzón

You were born for more than just getting by. Demand more from yourself.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

— Arthur Ashe

Don’t wait for “someday.” Start with what’s in your hands right now.

“Bring it. Build it. Become it.”

— Sam Yo

A three-step roadmap for personal transformation.

“Never dull your shine for somebody else.”

— Tyra Banks

The world needs your full brightness. Don’t apologize for it.

“Be you, love you. All ways, always.”

— Alexandra Elle

Self-love isn’t a destination; it’s a daily practice.

“Love yourself, fiercely and unconditionally.”

— Atticus

Most of us are our own harshest critics. Try being your own most loyal supporter instead.

“Happiness is an inside job.”

— Mandy Hale

Stop looking for the key to happiness in someone else’s pocket. It’s in yours.

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

— Mae West

Make it count. Live a life that makes you proud.

“Change the world by being yourself.”

— Amy Poehler

The most revolutionary thing you can do is be exactly who you are in a world that wants you to be someone else.

“Trust thyself.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Your inner voice is wiser than you think. Listen to it more often.

“I am the prize.”

— Dean Graziosi

Change your mindset from “am I good enough for them” to “are they good enough for me.”

“Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.”

— Unknown

A simple rhythm for resetting your state when you feel overwhelmed.

“Own your greatness.”

— Unknown

Don’t play small. The world doesn’t benefit from you shrinking.

“Confidence is silent. Insecurity is loud.”

— Unknown

True confidence doesn’t need to shout to be heard. For quick daily boosts, our collection of short confidence quotes is perfect for keeping your spirits high when you’re on the move.

“Your vibe attracts your tribe.”

— Unknown

When you carry yourself with confidence, you attract people who do the same.

Powerful Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Strength and Confidence

True confidence is rooted in inner strength—the kind that doesn’t waver when the weather changes. I’ve found that the most confident people I know are also the most resilient. They don’t expect things to be easy; they just know they can handle it if things get hard. For more on developing this mental toughness, research into Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability and shame can be transformative.

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”

— Albert Camus

Even in your darkest moments, there is a core of strength that cannot be extinguished.

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

— A.A. Milne

We are almost always more capable than we give ourselves credit for. The gap between our perception and reality is where growth happens.

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Confidence isn’t about the absence of failure, but about the certainty that you will get back up.

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

— Helen Keller

Without the belief that a better future is possible, we would never have the confidence to build it.

“No matter the obstacles I face, I will persevere.”

— Dean Graziosi

Persistence is just confidence that hasn’t given up yet.

“I see fear as the fuel for my success.”

— Dean Graziosi

When you stop running from fear and start using it as energy, you become unstoppable.

“You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the ocean in a drop.”

— Rumi

Never underestimate the depth and power contained within your own soul.

“Life is a journey, not a destination.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Confidence is found in how you walk the path, not just in reaching the end.

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”

— Winston Churchill

Your perspective creates your reality. Choose the one that empowers you.

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”

— Winston Churchill

Enthusiasm is the engine of confidence. Don’t let a few bumps in the road kill your spirit.

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”

— Fred DeVito

Growth happens at the edge of your comfort zone. Lean into the discomfort.

“You are a rockstar. Treat yourself accordingly.”

— Hannah Corbin

Self-respect is the foundation of self-confidence. Treat yourself with high value.

“Embrace the beauty of uncertainty. It’s a place of infinite possibility.”

— Tunde Oyeneyin

Confidence isn’t about knowing what will happen; it’s about knowing you can handle whatever does happen.

“I will never be afraid to stand up for myself.”

— Dean Graziosi

Boundaries are a clear signal of self-worth. Protect your time and your energy.

“My inner self is worth more than my material possessions.”

— Dean Graziosi

Confidence built on things can be taken away. Confidence built on character is permanent.

“I light up every room I enter.”

— Dean Graziosi

The energy you bring into a room is your choice. Choose to be a light.

“You don’t have to become something you’re not to be better than you were.”

— Sidney Poitier

Improvement is about uncovering your true self, not inventing a fake one.

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”

— Laozi

Self-awareness is the first step toward self-mastery.

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”

— Paulo Coelho

Confidence comes when your actions are in perfect alignment with your heart’s desires.

“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”

— Paulo Coelho

Success is just a numbers game. If you keep getting up, you eventually win.

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”

— Roy T. Bennett

Fear is a pusher; dreams are a puller. Follow the pull.

“Your faith in yourself must be greater than your fear.”

— Jen Sincero

Fear is always going to be there. Your job is just to make sure your faith is louder.

Courageous Words for Developing Unstoppable Confidence

Developing “unstoppable” confidence often means developing the courage to be disliked or to fail publicly. When I decided to pivot my career, I was terrified of what people would think. These courageous quotes reminded me that the only person I really needed to answer to was myself. Exploring resources like TED talks on courage and confidence can provide even more perspective on this journey.

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.”

— Mark Twain

Don’t wait for the fear to go away. Do it scared. That is where true confidence is forged.

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.”

— Oprah Winfrey

When you reframe failure as data, you become much harder to stop.

“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.”

— Jordan B. Peterson

The only race worth winning is the one against your own former self.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”

— Marie Curie

Knowledge is the killer of fear. If something scares you, go learn everything you can about it.

“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.”

— Theodore Roosevelt

Resourcefulness is a major confidence booster. You don’t need “more”; you just need to use what you’ve got.

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”

— Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mastery starts small. Confidence is built by stacking small wins on top of each other.

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Enthusiasm is contagious. When you’re excited about your work, it’s hard not to be confident in it.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”

— Winston Churchill

Keep your wins and losses in perspective. They are just milestones on a much longer journey.

“I am always doing what I cannot do yet to learn how to do it.”

— Vincent van Gogh

The willingness to be a beginner is the secret to becoming an expert.

“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Confidence is having the courage to trust your own internal compass over the well-worn paths of others.

“Courage is grace under pressure.”

— Ernest Hemingway

True character is revealed in how you handle yourself when things aren’t going your way.

“You are perfect. To think anything less is as pointless as a river thinking that it’s got too many curves.”

— Jen Sincero

Accept your “curves.” They are exactly what make you you.

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”

— Rumi

Your struggles aren’t just pain; they are the cracks that allow your wisdom and strength to shine through.

“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination.”

— Mae Jemison

Don’t let someone else’s small vision for the world dictate what’s possible for you.

“I will never shrink myself to fit in.”

— Dean Graziosi

The world is big enough for you at your full size. If people are uncomfortable, that’s their work, not yours.

“You have to love yourself first to get anything done in this world.”

— Lucille Ball

Self-love is the fuel that keeps you going when external praise is nowhere to be found.

“In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity.”

— Albert Einstein

Look for the “hidden door” in every challenge you face. It’s always there.

“I am the prize.”

— Dean Graziosi

Stop trying to prove yourself to others and start recognizing your own inherent value.

“Confidence is my superpower.”

— Dean Graziosi

Treat your confidence as an asset that you must protect and nurture every single day.

“I am effortlessly confident.”

— Dean Graziosi

“Being confident comes naturally to me.”

— Dean Graziosi

“I believe in my ability and am confident in my skill.”

— Dean Graziosi

Wisdom for Nurturing Lasting Confidence and Self-Worth

Finally, we must understand that confidence is a lifestyle, not a destination. It’s about how you treat yourself on your bad days, not just how you celebrate your wins. I’ve found that the most lasting confidence comes from a place of quiet self-worth. For a deeper look into the psychology of self-esteem, I highly recommend Psychology Today’s articles on building self-worth.

“Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.”

— Joyce Meyer

Confidence includes having the patience to let your results catch up to your efforts.

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

— Dalai Lama

Your confidence grows every time you take an action that aligns with your values.

“Happiness is an inside job. Don’t assign anyone else that much power over your life.”

— Mandy Hale

When you stop letting others determine your mood, you reclaim your power.

“A man’s true wealth is the good he does in the world.”

— Kahlil Gibran

Focusing on contribution is the fastest way to get out of your own head and build real confidence.

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters.”

— Audrey Hepburn

Don’t get so caught up in “building confidence” that you forget to actually live and enjoy your life.

“Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

Confidence, like happiness, usually comes when you’re busy pursuing something you care about.

“The key to being happy is knowing you have the power to choose what to accept and what to let go.”

— Dodinsky

Discernment is a key part of confidence. Knowing what to ignore is as important as knowing what to focus on.

“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than you have in mind.”

— David G. Allen

Trust the timing of your life. Just because it hasn’t happened yet doesn’t mean it won’t.

“Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered – either by themselves or by others.”

— Mark Twain

Don’t let your talents go undiscovered. Have the confidence to share them with the world.

“We can secure other people’s approval if we do right and try hard; but our own is worth a hundred of it.”

— Mark Twain

External approval is a nice-to-have; self-approval is a must-have.

“When you’re different, sometimes you don’t see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn’t.”

— Jodi Picoult

Don’t let one negative voice drown out the chorus of support that surrounds you.

“You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.”

— Wayne Dyer

The goal of confidence is to become your own best company.

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight.”

— E.E. Cummings

Self-belief is the foundation upon which all the joy and adventure of life is built.

“We’re all about progress, not perfection.”

— Selena Samuela

Forgive yourself for being human. Progress is the only metric that matters.

“You can’t hate yourself into change. Love yourself into greatness.”

— Emma Lovewell

Shame is a terrible motivator. Compassion is the most powerful force for change.

“I am smart. I am kind. I am worth it.”

— Dean Graziosi

Keep it simple. Remind yourself of the basic truths about your character every day.

“I will always be my own biggest fan.”

— Dean Graziosi

Support yourself with the same ferocity you would show your best friend.

“My confidence will open countless doors for me.”

— Dean Graziosi

Expect good things to happen, and you’ll be more likely to notice the doors when they open.

“I know people that believe in ghosts but don’t believe in themselves.”

— Mitch Hedberg

A humorous but profound reminder that our beliefs are often misplaced. Place yours in yourself.

“Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.”

— Gretel Ehrlich

There is a natural flow to being yourself. Stop fighting it and start leaning into it.

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”

— Robin Williams

Have the confidence to believe that your voice matters and your ideas are worth sharing.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”

— Winston Churchill

Confidence is a journey, and some days will be harder than others. But remember: the very fact that you are looking for ways to grow means you are already on the right path. Keep showing up, keep doing the work, and most importantly, keep being you.