Confidence Weekly

Confidence Weekly is a mini-newsletter that provides stories, strategies, and advice to help you become a confident professional.

How often have you told yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow”? It’s a small phrase that carries a lot of weight because it often comes with an assumption: tomorrow will magically feel more productive, and we’ll suddenly have the energy or motivation we lack today. But here's the harsh reality: tomorr...

by Rushab Kamdar — Apr 27, 2025

Get Bored!

Hello Friends! We live in a world where boredom has become an enemy. The moment we find ourselves with a spare second, we instinctively reach for our phones, scroll through social media, or dive into a Netflix binge. It feels unnatural to sit idle, doing nothing. Yet, the irony is that boredo...

by Rushab Kamdar — Apr 20, 2025

Dejected

We've all been there. You're working hard, putting yourself out there, but nothing seems to land. Maybe you're dealing with constant rejection, job offers slipping away, deals falling through at the last minute, or even being ghosted by people you trusted. It's exhausting, frustrating, and honest...

by Rushab Kamdar — Apr 13, 2025

Stand Up For Yourself

Let's chat about something that's been on my mind lately: the art of standing up for yourself. It's a delicate balance, isn't it? On one hand, you've got to assert your identity and values; on the other, you want to remain open to growth and constructive feedback. Let's break this down together. ...

by Rushab Kamdar — Apr 06, 2025

Stop Living In a Bubble

Some celebratory news to kick things off, this is the 52nd issue of The Confidence Weekly Newsletter! That means you’ve received one newsletter every single week for the past year, each one focused on helping you build self-confidence. Writing this newsletter has been a learning journey for me. I...

Mar 30, 2025

It's Okay to Not Have It All Figured Out

Hello Everyone! Ever feel like life is passing you by and you still aren't where you want to be professionally? Think back to when you picked your college major. Did you imagine you'd be exactly where you are right now? Chances are, your answer is probably "no." And guess what? You're not alone....

by Rushab Kamdar — Mar 23, 2025

Lost Your Job? It's Not Your Fault

Hello Everyone! In the last few weeks, I have spoken a number of people who were laid-off. Getting fired can feel like a major blow to your confidence. It can make you question your abilities and wonder if you’re good enough. But here's the thing: more often than not, it’s not your fault - and it...

by Rushab Kamdar — Mar 16, 2025

No One Is Self-Made

Hello Everyone! In my two-decades as an entrepreneur, I've come across so many people who drink their own Kool-Aid, thinking their success is a result of their hard work - and NOTHING ELSE. Clearly - as my capitalized words signify - I don't believe anyone is self-made. The "Self-Made" Myth Lis...

by Rushab Kamdar — Mar 09, 2025

Don't Fake It 'Til You Make It

Hello Everyone! I remember watching Amy Cuddy's popular TED talk almost 13 years ago on the positive impact body language and power poses have on self-confidence. Then she talked about the concept of "fake it 'til you make it", which is the idea of pretending to have confidence, skills, or expert...

by Rushab Kamdar — Mar 02, 2025

Stay In Your Lane

Hello Everyone! I remember hearing an interview from Glen Powell, the Hollywood star from Top Gun: Maverick, where he shared a great piece of advice he got from Denzel Washington. Early in his career, Washington told him, “Never look in the other lanes. You’re running your own race.” That stuck w...

by Rushab Kamdar — Feb 23, 2025

It's All a Façade

Hello Friends! I have two middle-school aged daughters and they both have iPhones. My wife and I have made sure to implement rules, such as when they are allowed to use it and the apps they have access to. Some of their friends have asked them to join Snapchat, a social media platform popular a...

by Rushab Kamdar — Feb 16, 2025

I Have Nothing To Show For It

Hello Friends! I was talking to a friend and our conversation took an interesting turn. There are so many people who feel like they aren't where they thought their life would be "today". The more we talked about this topic, the more we noticed that so many people did everything right. They wo...

by Rushab Kamdar — Feb 09, 2025

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