Confidence Is Built, Not Born Start Today (https://www.smartguy.com/) Confidence. We admire it in others. We wish we had more of it. And too often, we believe the lie that some people are just “born with it” while the rest of us are left behind. But here’s the truth that can change your life: Confidence is built, not born. And you can start building it today. Take the example of Eleanor Roosevelt. Early in life, she was shy, insecure, and constantly told to stay quiet. But over time, she found her voice - not through luck, but through courage. She once said, “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” Or think about actor and producer Viola Davis. She grew up in poverty, experienced racism and bullying, and for years felt invisible. But she chose to confront her fears and build her sense of worth brick by brick. Today, she’s one of the most respected voices in Hollywood - because she chose to believe in herself, even when no one else did.