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Many teenagers go through a period of time when they seem to think they are indestructible, the "Nine foot tall and bulletproof" stage. Overconfidence contributes to this, and learning one's limits or going through a reality check can be painful, or worse.
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- QuestionWhat's wrong with overconfidence?Seth HallSeth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”.
Life CoachOverconfidence is akin to arrogance. It is almost like competence at the expense of other people and it doesn't really make you attain real happiness because it doesn't foster healthy relationships.
Tips
- You might want to actually consider what you are going to do with an analytical view. Sometimes overcoming overconfidence can actually result in a loss of confidence in oneself. So, be aware that killing your confidence isn't the key to overcoming overconfidence.Thanks
- Take note of near misses, failures, and disasters. Ask yourself if overconfidence contributed to them.Thanks
- Don't let friends pump you up to try something you are unprepared for. If you start to climb the ladder and have doubts, back up and reconsider.Thanks
- Try working with a coach or a therapist to take a look inwards and discover where that feeling of overconfidence stems from. This can help you a great deal!
Warnings
- Overconfidence puts people in the ER often. You are probably not 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and bulletproof.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/managing-overconfidence/
- ↑ https://medium.com/better-marketing/why-overconfidence-may-keep-you-from-doing-your-best-work-3ff7d8ea99b
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/serenitygibbons/2018/05/15/contrary-to-popular-belief-you-need-to-listen-to-your-critics/
- ↑ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/power-keeping-commitments-10510/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dont-delay/200902/fear-failure
- ↑ https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/einsteins-life-facts-and-fiction
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