To paraphrase Michael Jordan, some people wish for confidence, some people want it but don’t know how to build it, and some people work hard and make it happen.
True confidence isn’t something you just have or you don’t. Confidence comes with trusting yourself to do the work to take your dreams and visionary ideas and make them reality. It takes putting in the time to gain experience and wisdom. And confidence requires knowing yourself and what you believe.
It’s not easy, and it doesn’t always work out the way you want it to, but whether you’re the one of the most iconic basketball players of all time, or you want to make a positive impact on your community or the world, you need real confidence.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
- How everyone has to experience setbacks and frustrations on their way to skill and confidence in their abilities
- How I shifted my thinking from hoping to have an impact with my work to knowing I would make one
- Why good leaders aren’t confident all the time, can admit when they have room to learn, and know when to ask for help
- How confident leaders rely on and share the spotlight with collaborators and community
Learn more about Molly Kennedy
What is Be Determined?
Be Determined is an intimate look at building a self-determined, multi-faceted life with cerebral palsy. Each episode explores themes of identity, resilience, diversity, advocacy, relationships, and community and challenges conventional narratives about disability. Host Molly Kennedy shares her experiences and invites others to share their stories—stories of navigating a world not designed with them in mind and the wisdom they've gained along the way. While cerebral palsy shapes how Molly experiences the world, it does not define her. In her words, "What defines me is my determination, my achievements, and the lasting impact I strive to make on my community."