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The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
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But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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My advice for this is to be humble without losing confidence, and self-assured without crossing into overconfidence.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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In fact, a total lack of self-doubt can be outright dangerous, leading to overconfidence, poor decision-making, and blind spots that can undermine success and create a whole lot of suffering for others.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Employees who project self-assurance are more likely to be promoted, trusted with leadership roles, and seen as capable, even when their skills are no better than their peers.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pairing that with a healthy dose of skepticism, graduates need the skills to investigate possible unintended consequences and to developing the self-assurance to ask the challenging questions.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ciara says this makes self-confidence even more essential.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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The solar eclipse in Aries, however, emphasizes your financial stability and self-confidence.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But in its latest earnings report in February, Paramount management expressed confidence in its film strategy.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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False Hope And Fake Assurances Ransomware operators also exploit victims with false assurances, creating a deceptive sense of hope that there is a way to resolve the situation.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Cockiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockiness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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