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Calculated Shard: 189 (from laksa004)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa189.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://hbr.org/2011/04/how-to-build-confidence\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://hbr.org/2011/04/how-to-build-confidence\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. 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Selections](https:\/\/hbr.org\/case-selections)\n- [HBR Executive](https:\/\/hbr.org\/executive)\n\n- [Latest](https:\/\/hbr.org\/the-latest)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/hbr.org\/podcasts)\n- [The Magazine](https:\/\/hbr.org\/magazine)\n- [Store](https:\/\/hbr.org\/store)\n- [Webinars](https:\/\/hbr.org\/webinars)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/hbr.org\/email-newsletters)\n- [All Topics](https:\/\/hbr.org\/topics)\n- [Reading Lists](https:\/\/hbr.org\/reading-lists)\n- [Data & Visuals](https:\/\/hbr.org\/data-visuals)\n- [Case Selections](https:\/\/hbr.org\/case-selections)\n- [HBR Executive](https:\/\/hbr.org\/executive)\n- [My Library](https:\/\/hbr.org\/my-library)\n- [Account Settings](https:\/\/hbr.org\/my-library\/settings)\n- Sign In\n\n## Explore HBR\n- [Latest](https:\/\/hbr.org\/the-latest)\n- [The Magazine](https:\/\/hbr.org\/magazine)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/hbr.org\/podcasts)\n- [Store](https:\/\/hbr.org\/store)\n- [Webinars](https:\/\/hbr.org\/webinars)\n- 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![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/Save.2badaa2e.svg)Save\n- ![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/Print.bb0a31c0.svg)Print\n\n![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/close.b3dba8ae.svg)\n\n- [![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.da02b4c1.svg)Post](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&related=twitterapi%2Ctwitter&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence)\n- ![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/Facebook.eb68f860.svg)Post\n- ![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/LinkedIn.1a0f12de.svg)Share\n- ![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/assets-mfe-articles\/_next\/static\/media\/Save.2badaa2e.svg)Save\n- 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Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. 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Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. No one is immune to these bouts of insecurity at work, but they don’t have to hold you back.\n\n#### Recommended For You\n- [![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/resources\/images\/article_assets\/2025\/10\/Oct25_29_3lGi0BXJ1W0-383x215.jpg)](https:\/\/hbr.org\/2025\/10\/dont-cling-to-your-old-job-after-being-promoted?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s01)\n  \n  Career Transitions\n  \n  [Don’t Cling to Your Old Job After Being Promoted](https:\/\/hbr.org\/2025\/10\/dont-cling-to-your-old-job-after-being-promoted?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s01)\n- [![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/resources\/images\/article_assets\/2023\/10\/Oct23_20_200193319-001-383x215.jpg)](https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/10\/how-to-stop-taking-work-so-personally?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s02)\n  \n  Managing Yourself\n  \n  [How to Stop Taking Work So Personally](https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/10\/how-to-stop-taking-work-so-personally?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s02)\n- [![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/resources\/images\/article_assets\/2021\/06\/R2104L_PAUKOVA_TOC-383x215.png)](https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/07\/the-science-of-strong-business-writing?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s03)\n  \n  Business Communication\n  \n  [The Science of Strong Business Writing](https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/07\/the-science-of-strong-business-writing?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s03)\n- [![](https:\/\/hbr.org\/resources\/images\/article_assets\/2015\/12\/HBR-Ideacast-HP-feed.png)](https:\/\/hbr.org\/podcast\/2026\/03\/learn-to-disagree-more-effectively?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s04)\n  \n  Managing Conflicts\n  \n  [Learn to Disagree More Effectively](https:\/\/hbr.org\/podcast\/2026\/03\/learn-to-disagree-more-effectively?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s04)","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://hbr.org/2011/04/how-to-build-confidence
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First Indexed	2014-11-26 19:05:56 (11 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	How to Build Confidence
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Boilerpipe Text	Managing yourself by Amy Gallo April 29, 2011 Post Post Very few people succeed in business without a degree of confidence. Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. No one is immune to these bouts of insecurity at work, but they don’t have to hold you back. Recommended For You Career Transitions Don’t Cling to Your Old Job After Being Promoted Managing Yourself How to Stop Taking Work So Personally Business Communication The Science of Strong Business Writing Managing Conflicts Learn to Disagree More Effectively
Markdown	[SKIP TO CONTENT](https://hbr.org/2011/04/how-to-build-confidence#main) [Managing yourself](https://hbr.org/topic/subject/managing-yourself)\\|How to Build Confidence [Subscribe](https://hbr.org/subscriptions?ab=topbar-subtout&tpcc=houseads.site.topbar-subtout) Sign In - [Latest](https://hbr.org/the-latest) - [Magazine](https://hbr.org/magazine) - [Topics](https://hbr.org/topics) - [Podcasts](https://hbr.org/podcasts) - [Store](https://hbr.org/store) - [Reading Lists](https://hbr.org/reading-lists) - [Data & Visuals](https://hbr.org/data-visuals) - [Case Selections](https://hbr.org/case-selections) - [HBR Executive](https://hbr.org/executive) - [Latest](https://hbr.org/the-latest) - [Podcasts](https://hbr.org/podcasts) - [The Magazine](https://hbr.org/magazine) - [Store](https://hbr.org/store) - [Webinars](https://hbr.org/webinars) - [Newsletters](https://hbr.org/email-newsletters) - [All Topics](https://hbr.org/topics) - [Reading Lists](https://hbr.org/reading-lists) - [Data & Visuals](https://hbr.org/data-visuals) - [Case Selections](https://hbr.org/case-selections) - [HBR Executive](https://hbr.org/executive) - [My Library](https://hbr.org/my-library) - [Account Settings](https://hbr.org/my-library/settings) - Sign In ## Explore HBR - [Latest](https://hbr.org/the-latest) - [The Magazine](https://hbr.org/magazine) - [Podcasts](https://hbr.org/podcasts) - [Store](https://hbr.org/store) - [Webinars](https://hbr.org/webinars) - [Newsletters](https://hbr.org/email-newsletters) ## Popular Topics - [Managing Yourself](https://hbr.org/topic/managing-yourself) - [Leadership](https://hbr.org/topic/leadership) - [Strategy](https://hbr.org/topic/strategy) - [Managing Teams](https://hbr.org/topic/managing-people) - [Gender](https://hbr.org/topic/gender) - [Innovation](https://hbr.org/topic/innovation) - [Work-life Balance](https://hbr.org/topic/work-life-balance) - [All Topics](https://hbr.org/topics) ## For Subscribers - [Reading Lists](https://hbr.org/reading-lists) - [Data & Visuals](https://hbr.org/data-visuals) - [Case Selections](https://hbr.org/case-selections) - [HBR Executive](https://hbr.org/executive) - [Subscribe](https://hbr.org/subscriptions?ab=leftnav-subtout&tpcc=houseads.site.leftnav-subtout) ## My Account - [My Library](https://hbr.org/my-library) - [Topic Feeds](https://hbr.org/my-library/topics) - [Orders](https://hbr.org/my-library/orders) - [Account Settings](https://hbr.org/my-library/settings) - [Email Preferences](https://hbr.org/my-library/preferences) - Sign In [Managing yourself](https://hbr.org/topic/subject/managing-yourself) # How to Build Confidence by [Amy Gallo](https://hbr.org/search?term=Amy%20Gallo) April 29, 2011 - [![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Twitter.da02b4c1.svg)Post](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&related=twitterapi%2Ctwitter&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence) - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Facebook.eb68f860.svg)Post - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/LinkedIn.1a0f12de.svg)Share - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Save.2badaa2e.svg)Save - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Print.bb0a31c0.svg)Print ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/close.b3dba8ae.svg) - [![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Twitter.da02b4c1.svg)Post](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&related=twitterapi%2Ctwitter&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence) - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Facebook.eb68f860.svg)Post - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/LinkedIn.1a0f12de.svg)Share - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Save.2badaa2e.svg)Save - ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/Print.bb0a31c0.svg)Print ![](https://hbr.org/assets-mfe-articles/_next/static/media/close.b3dba8ae.svg) Very few people succeed in business without a degree of confidence. Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. No one is immune to these bouts of insecurity at work, but they don’t have to hold you back. #### Recommended For You - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2025/10/Oct25_29_3lGi0BXJ1W0-383x215.jpg)](https://hbr.org/2025/10/dont-cling-to-your-old-job-after-being-promoted?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s01) Career Transitions [Don’t Cling to Your Old Job After Being Promoted](https://hbr.org/2025/10/dont-cling-to-your-old-job-after-being-promoted?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s01) - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2023/10/Oct23_20_200193319-001-383x215.jpg)](https://hbr.org/2023/10/how-to-stop-taking-work-so-personally?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s02) Managing Yourself [How to Stop Taking Work So Personally](https://hbr.org/2023/10/how-to-stop-taking-work-so-personally?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s02) - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2021/06/R2104L_PAUKOVA_TOC-383x215.png)](https://hbr.org/2021/07/the-science-of-strong-business-writing?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s03) Business Communication [The Science of Strong Business Writing](https://hbr.org/2021/07/the-science-of-strong-business-writing?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s03) - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2015/12/HBR-Ideacast-HP-feed.png)](https://hbr.org/podcast/2026/03/learn-to-disagree-more-effectively?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s04) Managing Conflicts [Learn to Disagree More Effectively](https://hbr.org/podcast/2026/03/learn-to-disagree-more-effectively?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s04)
Readable Markdown	[Managing yourself](https://hbr.org/topic/subject/managing-yourself) by [Amy Gallo](https://hbr.org/search?term=Amy%20Gallo) April 29, 2011 - [Post](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&related=twitterapi%2Ctwitter&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence) - [Post](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&related=twitterapi%2Ctwitter&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhbr.org%2F2011%2F04%2Fhow-to-build-confidence) Very few people succeed in business without a degree of confidence. Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. No one is immune to these bouts of insecurity at work, but they don’t have to hold you back. #### Recommended For You - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2025/10/Oct25_29_3lGi0BXJ1W0-383x215.jpg)](https://hbr.org/2025/10/dont-cling-to-your-old-job-after-being-promoted?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s01) Career Transitions [Don’t Cling to Your Old Job After Being Promoted](https://hbr.org/2025/10/dont-cling-to-your-old-job-after-being-promoted?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s01) - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2023/10/Oct23_20_200193319-001-383x215.jpg)](https://hbr.org/2023/10/how-to-stop-taking-work-so-personally?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s02) Managing Yourself [How to Stop Taking Work So Personally](https://hbr.org/2023/10/how-to-stop-taking-work-so-personally?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s02) - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2021/06/R2104L_PAUKOVA_TOC-383x215.png)](https://hbr.org/2021/07/the-science-of-strong-business-writing?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s03) Business Communication [The Science of Strong Business Writing](https://hbr.org/2021/07/the-science-of-strong-business-writing?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s03) - [![](https://hbr.org/resources/images/article_assets/2015/12/HBR-Ideacast-HP-feed.png)](https://hbr.org/podcast/2026/03/learn-to-disagree-more-effectively?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s04) Managing Conflicts [Learn to Disagree More Effectively](https://hbr.org/podcast/2026/03/learn-to-disagree-more-effectively?ab=at_art_art_rr_v1x4_s04)
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