Overestimating one’s abilities while lacking the skill or data to back it up, false confidence is a psychological state that masks insecurity. Often used as a temporary motivational tool in sales or public speaking, it can backfire in high-stakes decisions. However, athletes, negotiators, and performers benefit by using it to push past fear and project authority.
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