Towing the line between optimisim, confidence & arrogance

[FJ123]

I'm still new to running a business, and things are starting to heat up.

One thing I'm learning first hand is that you have to be optimistic.

• I try new things and tell myself it's gonna be great.
• I convince myself I'm on the right track. I mean... how would I know? I'm still new.
• I do acknowledge that 99 of my last ideas sucked. Then I tell myself that the next one is gonna be great.

And I understand it's all a mind trick. Logically, I know my next idea will probably suck too.
But, I find that tricking myself so hard with optimisim means I try enough times to build something great.
And, all this self belief is actually starting to pay off.

How do I stop myself from becomming arrogant or delusional?
I love the positivity I get from self confidence, but how can I make sure I don't become too confident?

 

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[Mattie]

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