Self-Confidence

Preface ix

About the Author xvii

Introduction 1

Section One: The Stuff You Need to Know 9

1 Why Self-Confidence is the X-Factor for Life 11

2 Taking the “Con” Out of Confidence 29

3 Who Shaped Your Confidence? Your Upbringing 47

4 Who Shaped Your Confidence? Other Influences 73

Section Two: The Stuff that Will Really Help 93

5 You’ll Get By with a Little Help from Your Friends 95

6 How to Be Your ...