World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov on How to Build Confidence

Confidence is a wonderful thing to have, but if you find yourself overcome with fear, self-doubt, or uncertainty, then let your behavior drive your beliefs. Play as if you’re at your best. Work as if you’re on top of your game. Talk to that person as if you’re feeling confident. You can use bold actions to trigger a bold mindset.

"Confidence is often the result of displaying your ability. This is why Garry Kasparov's method of playing as if he felt confident could lead to actual confidence. Kasparov was letting his actions inspire his beliefs."

Garry Kimovich Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, political activist and commentator. His peak rating of 2851, achieved in 1999, was the highest recorded until being surpassed by Magnus Carlsen in 2013.

Besides sheer talent, his enormous success came from his display of feeling confident during every match.

In short, what would a brave person do? or even better, What would a confident person feel and do?

Researchers who study body language, have shown through groundbreaking research that simply standing in more confident poses can increase confidence and decrease anxiety.