How to Boost Your Confidence: Top 10 Books You Should Read

"The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman 'Confidence is the stuff that turns thoughts into action.' 'Taking action builds confidence—even if you fail.' 'Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.' 'Confidence is not inherited; it’s learned.' 'Risk more, think less, and be authentic.' You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero 'You are responsible for what you say and do. You are not responsible for whether or not people freak out about it.' 'Love yourself fiercely, flaws and all.' 'Your thoughts become your reality.' 'Fear is for suckers.' 'Don’t waste your precious time giving one single crap about what anybody else thinks of you.'"

"Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers 'Not only am I going to experience fear whenever I’m on unfamiliar territory, but so is everyone else.' 'The fear will never go away as long as I continue to grow.' 'Push through the fear and you’ll discover how strong you really are.' 'Say yes to your universe.' 'You are in control of your thoughts.' Radical Confidence by Lisa Bilyeu 'Confidence isn’t about never failing—it’s about showing up anyway.' 'Decide who you want to become and act like her every day.' 'You don’t need permission to believe in yourself.' 'The only validation you need is your own.' 'Growth comes from discomfort.'"

"The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden 'Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.' 'To live consciously is to seek to be aware of everything that bears on our actions.' 'We can run not only from our fears but also from our strengths.' 'Self-acceptance is my refusal to be in an adversarial relationship with myself.' 'You are enough.' Daring Greatly by Brené Brown 'Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.' 'Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.' 'Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.' 'You are imperfect, and you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.' 'Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.'"

"Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani 'Perfection may look good in his place, but it's creativity that moves the world.' 'Being brave means being honest about who you are.' 'Fail fast, learn fast, move on.' 'Take up space and own your voice.' 'Bravery is a muscle—use it often.' Unfck Yourself* by Gary John Bishop 'You have the life you’re willing to put up with.' 'I am not my thoughts; I am what I do.' 'Accept the hard truth—then get to work.' 'You’re not a victim; you’re a participant.' 'Stop waiting for permission—you’re in charge.'"

"Presence by Amy Cuddy 'Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes.' 'Fake it till you become it.' 'Confidence is about showing up and being present.' 'Your body language shapes who you are.' 'We don’t need to be perfect, just present.' The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz 'Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, your mind will find the ways to do it.' 'Action cures fear.' 'Think little goals and expect little achievements.' 'Confidence is built through success.' 'The thinking that guides your intelligence is more important than how much intelligence you may have.'"