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hen I was starting out in Manhattan, I had to be coura-
W geous because I was in new territory. I did my homework
and studied and watched what was going on, but I was paving my
own way here and I had to appear confident, or I knew I’d never
make it. Every day mattered, and every day was important. This
was the big time, and I knew it. I’ve never lost that edge. I still
feel that way every day, and I think that’s one reason I’ve man-
aged to achieve as much as I have.
Confidence can get you where you want to go. It’s so much
easier to achieve when you feel good about yourself, your abili-
ties, and your talents. That’s why I’m emphasizing confidence as
a way to get the most from every day. It’s absolutely essential, so
never let anyone undermine you, including yourself.
Even if you haven’t encountered great success yet, there is
no reason you can’t bluff a little and act like you have. Confi-
dence is a magnet in the best sense of the word—it will draw

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