Self-confidence is the foundation of all personal success. With self-confidence you will try new things, go to new places, and set larger and more ambitious goals. With self-confidence you have a greater ability to be creative, to accept new challenges, and to bring opportunity into your life. When others observe your self-confidence they recognize that you have the confidence to handle important or difficult situations, and opportunities will flow towards you.

Women for some reason tend to start out with less confidence than men and, for girls, confidence is not made to be as...