The Confidence Code: What Women Should Know About Self-Assurance

The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback and updated with a new introduction, explores the elusive and misunderstood quality of confidence. Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman delve into the frontiers of neuroscience to uncover the roots of confidence in the brain, and offer a blueprint for cultivating more of it in our lives.

Confidence is an essential, yet often enigmatic, trait that we all desire. The authors of Womenomics, a New York Times bestseller, deconstruct this quality and examine the questions surrounding it. Is confidence hardwired into the DNA of a select few, or can it be learned by anyone? Is it better expressed through bravado, or is there another way to demonstrate it? Is confidence more important than competence, and why do so many successful women struggle with self-doubt?

The Confidence Code takes readers on a journey, visiting the world's leading psychologists to understand how we can choose to become more confident by taking action and embracing risk. The authors interview women leaders from various fields, including politics, sports, the military, and the arts, to learn how they have tapped into this vital resource.

The book's key message is that while confidence is partly influenced by genetics, it is not a fixed psychological state. It can be developed through a conscious choice to engage in less people-pleasing and perfectionism, and more action, risk-taking, and embracing of failure.

Inspiring, insightful, and persuasive, The Confidence Code demonstrates that by acting on our instincts and daring to be authentic, women can experience the transformative power of a life lived with confidence. The authors argue that confidence is not about thinking positive thoughts or telling ourselves that we are perfect, but rather, it requires a conscious decision to step outside of our comfort zones and embrace the challenges that lead to growth.

In a world that often values confidence over competence, this book provides a roadmap for women to tap into their innate strengths, overcome self-doubt, and unlock their full potential. By sharing the latest research and real-life stories, The Confidence Code empowers readers to take control of their lives and embrace the confidence that can lead to greater success, fulfillment, and personal transformation.

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