You know that person that can bullshit an answer with such confidence you actually start to believe them, despite KNOWING they’re wrong? They make absolute statements. They don’t wonder and they don’t ask. Oh, no. They tell you. Even when they are corrected, they barely acknowledge their mistake, before moving on to the next subject with that same surety.
There is a name for these people: lawyers. I’m kidding (mostly).
People who present themselves with this kind confidence are often extroverted. They are also decisive (even if those decisions are rushed or poorly informed). Due to these traits, they often fill leadership positions and enjoy a fair amount of financial success.
Confidence, whether it is warranted or not, can take you places.
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