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Daily Archives: September 20, 2026

The Confidence Gap How a Trusted Adult Can Change How a Young Person Sees Themselves

The Confidence Gap: How a Trusted Adult Can Change How a Young Person Sees Themselves

UncategorizedBy NakaSeptember 20, 2026

Mentoring and confidence are closely connected. Sometimes, a young person doesn’t need someone to tell them they’re capable. They need someone who believes in them long enough for them to start believing it themselves. Confidence can be difficult to see from the outside. A young person may look quiet in class, hesitate to join a…

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