“Those enjoying winning streaks thus win twofold. They win not only the game but also the right to greater self-determination. They become masters of their own fate. That feeling of efficacy, of being in charge of circumstances, is the essence of confidence. Winning once or twice is encouraging, but winning continuously is empowering.” SelfFeelingsGamesWinningEnjoyGreaterFateMastersConfidenceCircumstancesDeterminationEssenceEmpoweringSelf DeterminationStreaksEfficacy Book:Confidence Source: Confidence
“Most frequently we make confidants from vanity, a love of talking, a wish to win the confidence of others, and to make an exchange of secrets.” WinningWishSecretTalkingConfidenceVanityConfidant Author:Francois Alexandre Frederic, duc de la Rochefoucauld-Liancourt
“Today it was win or lose. But my victory yesterday and the downhill globe boosted my confidence. My record in Cortina was also a liberation.” TodayWinningLosesRecordsConfidenceVictoryYesterdayLiberationGlobesWin Or Lose Author:Lindsey Vonn
“Obviously it's one of my biggest wins, and especially after a long layoff, to come back out and win in my fifth start means a lot. I've been working hard on my game and been working hard on me, and so it means a great deal to have some success right out of the gate. It gives me a lot of confidence, too.” GivingMeanLongHardSuccessGamesWinningDealsConfidenceGive MeGatesFifthLayoff Author:Dustin Johnson
“When Serena Williams is number one, its hard to think of being number one, but still I have confidence that I can win more titles and reach a higher ranking.” ThinkingStillsI CanHardWinningNumbersConfidenceHigherTitlesHave ConfidenceRanking Author:Simona Halep