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Here are 10 lessons from "The Confidence Gap" by Russ Harris: 1. Confidence is a Skill, Not a Trait Confidence can be developed and strengthened with practice and effort. 2. Focus on Values, Not Self-Esteem Prioritize living by your values, rather than seeking self-esteem or validation. 3. Embrace Imperfection Accept that nobody is perfect, and it's okay to make mistakes. 4. Develop Self-Acceptance Practice self-acceptance and self-compassion, even in the face of imperfections. 5. Take Action, Despite Fear Take action towards your goals, even if you feel fear or uncertainty. 6. Build Resilience Develop resilience by learning from failures and setbacks. 7. Focus on the Process, Not Just the Outcome Enjoy the journey and learn from the process, not just the end result. 8. Practice Mindfulness Cultivate mindfulness to stay present and focused in the moment. 9. Develop a Growth Mindset Embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth and learning. 10. Take Sma