Many people think that confidence comes from success; once they become capable enough, confidence will naturally follow. But the truth is quite the opposite: confidence is often not the result, but the prerequisite for action. True confidence is not believing you will definitely succeed, but believing that even if you make mistakes or fail, you have the ability to adjust and keep moving forward. Role models give us permission to explore possibilities, peers provide support for us to move forward, and curiosity stops us from self-denial and helps us start solving problems. The biggest limitation of a person is often not a lack of ability, but the inability to allow oneself to start; when you are willing to act and permit growth, confidence will gradually develop in the process.