Real confidence has a realistic view of itself. It knows what it’s capable of and what it’s not. 

Real confidence doesn’t overcompensate. It doesn’t try to be more than what it already is.

Real confidence is secure. It doesn’t lose its identity, even when someone else receives unearned credit.  

Real confidence doesn’t beat itself up when it makes mistakes. It acknowledges them and learns from them.

Real confidence is secure enough to admit when it’s wrong.