Confidence Is Borrowed. Audacity Is Owned. As we navigate modern life, seeking validation from others becomes a habit – through social media likes, professional accomplishments, or loved ones' opinions.
But when this external validation erodes our sense of self worth, we begin to borrow confidence from those around us rather than owning our own audacity.
The Roots of Audacity: Understanding Self Assurance in a World of External Validation Societal pressure is relentless, and many people associate confidence with external validation.