Common Obstacles to Confidence
- The book addresses external and internal factors undermining confidence, such as societal expectations, fear of judgment, and self-criticism.
- De Botton emphasizes the impact of early life experiences and social conditioning, which shape our sense of self-worth and willingness to take risks.
- He also identifies perfectionism as a major obstacle, as it often leads to inaction and self-doubt.
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