Are You Confident or Just Cocky?

UPDATED: September 18, 2024
PUBLISHED: March 3, 2017

Cockiness is one of those things that is easier for others to see than to see in yourself. And although self-confidence is something to aspire to, cockiness can be detrimental to your career and relationships.

Related: Cocky vs. Confident: It’s a Fine Line

Do you know where you fall on the confidence spectrum? Take this quiz to find out.

Sophia Dembling is the author of The Introvert’s Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World.

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