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Book

Confident by choice : the three small decisions that build everyday courage

Call Number

  • 158.1 B4581 (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Ballantine Books, [2025]

Physical Description

xxiv, 214 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Summary

"Build unshakable confidence, break through fear, and live an inspired life with a practical, research-backed framework that transforms small steps into big changes!"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

  • Introduction: You can build confidence
  • Confidence is a verb
  • One ounce at a time
  • Decision #1: Micro-energy. The five micro-energy boosters
  • How to overcome the five energy killers
  • Decision #2: Micro-courage. 'I'm not there, yet'
  • The opponents
  • Decision #3: Micro-action. Baby steps only
  • Ten micro-actions
  • Result: Micro-proof. You succeed (even when you fail)
  • From micro-proof to idetity shift
  • Conclusion: Time to open the door
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Index.

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