Hmm yes, the article didn't even mention it but avoiding (and I might add manipulating) information seems to be a critical part of developing healthy self confi

Hmm yes, the article didn't even mention it but avoiding (and I might add manipulating) information seems to be a critical part of developing healthy self confidence. Studies on Learned Helplessness show that the difference between an optimist and pessimist (who often has to battle depression and self doubt) is largely how they perceive themselves based on the information they let in as well as how they frame that information.