Self-doubt makes leaders smarter. Used well, it fuels curiosity, invites dissent, reduces blind spots, and beats ...

What most people won’t tell you is that self-doubt isn’t a signal you’re failing. It’s often the first proof that you’re ...

The confidence gap is the difference between actual ability and how others perceive it. This gap can quietly shape career ...

You’re at a seemingly casual dinner party, sipping your wine, and someone pays you a compliment. Instead of a simple "thank you," you deflect, make a joke, or worse, question their sincerity. Sound ...

Part of the human condition is that we have the ability to doubt ourselves. We can doubt our abilities, our place in social situations, or the results we will get from our efforts. As such, self-doubt ...

Self-doubt is a completely natural part of the human experience that all of us experience at one point or another in our lives. While too little self-doubt can be dangerous, too much can cause us to ...

How often do you doubt your choices? When was the last time you made a decision for yourself and then other people’s opinions snuck in to undermine your decision? Self-doubt is associated with poor ...

Have you ever been wrong? While it’s not always fun to admit, we’ve all made mistakes or believed false information. Our brains have an overconfidence bias, which can be troublesome at times. “A ...

One of the most difficult emotions to come to terms with is doubt. We dislike it so much that we’d choose to lie to ourselves and pretend. That’s the allure of faking it till you make it; in a sense, ...

The gap between those who move through life with steady confidence and those plagued by self-doubt often comes down to specific habits and mindsets that can be learned. While confidence may appear ...

NEW YORK When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling like an ...

I have a tormentor. And that tormentor is never far away. That tormentor is always ready to strike. That tormentor is me. The torment is self-doubt. I’m a so damn tired of it. It is not always present ...