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Perfectly Confident

Don A. Moore

"Perfectly Confident" by Don A. Moore explores the complex relationship between confidence and competence. It uncovers the pitfalls of overconfidence and provides practical strategies for achieving a healthier self-assessment. This thought-provoking book empowers readers to make better decisions and fosters personal and professional growth.

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excessive / ɪkˈsesɪv /adjective

greater than what is usual, proper, or necessary

Some of the problems associated with excessive confidence include:

over the topextreme

confidence / ˈkɒnfɪdəns /noun

A feeling of self-assurance

Some of the problems associated with excessive confidence include:

arroganceself-esteem

genuine / ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn /adjective

Truly what something is said to be; authentic

The antique ring was genuine.

authenticrealsincere

a glimpse / ə ɡlɪmps /noun

a brief or incomplete view or experience

The trailer gave a glimpse of the movie's plot.

previewsneak peeksample

will embark / ɪmˈbɑːrk /verb

To begin or undertake a journey or course of action

Readers will embark on a journey.

beginstartundertake

distinguish / dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ /verb

To perceive as being different or distinct; recognize as separate

It's important to distinguish between feeling confident and actually being confident.

assurance / əˈʃʊərəns /noun

A state of being certain about something; confidence or certainty

Her assurance that everything would be alright calmed our fears.

confidencecertaintyconviction

comprehensive / ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv /adjective

Thorough and complete; covering a wide range of topics

This book is a comprehensive guide to gardening.

thoroughextensiveinclusive

a constant / ə ˈkɑːnstənt /noun

Something that stays the same; a thing that does not change

The constant hum of the machinery.

invariableunchanging

emotional / ɪˈmoʊʃənəl /adjective

relating to, arising from, or influencing emotions

It's an emotional state.

affectivesentimental

readers / ˈriːdərz /noun

individuals who engage with and comprehend written material

The readers found the plot twist unexpected.

audiencebookwormssubscribers

sense / sens /noun

A physical feeling

Feeling confident refers to the subjective sense of self-assuredness.

feelingsensation

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