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“Confidence is only born out of one thing demonstrated ability. It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannot fabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it.”

Quote by Bill Parcells

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Bill Parcells is an American football coach, born on August 22, 1941. He has served as the head coach of multiple NFL teams, renowned for his unique tactics and leadership style. more

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