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Elements Of Confidence?
8 Nov 2022

Elements Of Confidence?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In his book, Confident Pluralism (opens in a new link), John Inazu (opens in a new link) identifies three elements of confidence although he uses the term “aspirations” in lieu of elements. These elements are: tolerance, humility and patience. I … Continued

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Confidence-building Comparisons
20 Jun 2017

Confidence-building Comparisons

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

One of the things that we don’t do particularly well is make comparisons, often to the detriment of our confidence. Grocery experience Believe it or not, this insight was triggered by a trip to the grocery store.  My wife had … Continued

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Replacing Negative Self-image with Confidence
28 Mar 2017

Replacing Negative Self-image with Confidence

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

During a recent EdCampSTL, one of the teachers spoke of a student who had such a low self-image that he consistently rated himself with the lowest possible score. Her repeated attempts to praise the student had no effect at all. … Continued

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Using Praise Effectively
19 Jan 2017

Using Praise Effectively

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence | 0

Parents of a 12-year old said that they had repeatedly told their son that he was bright and capable.  Their concern is that now he seems to be risk averse…that he doesn’t want to take risks for fear of failure.  … Continued

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