Confidence: Not Required

What if we didn’t create such a fuss over how “confident” we are?

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When I was 29, I looked back on a wonderful New York City magazine publishing experience with this rather jaded quip:

“S/he who feigns confidence best wins.”

I shared this newfound wisdom with my friend Anne over cocktails one night. “It’s not always about being good or even the best,” I continued. “But…