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Calculated Shard: 32 (from laksa029)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa032.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://www.inc.com/peter-economy/5-powerful-ways-to-boost-your-confidence.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/5-powerful-ways-to-boost-your-confidence.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Self-confident people tend to\nsee their lives in a positive light\neven when things aren’t going so well, and they are typically satisfied with and respect themselves.\nWouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can.\n“Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” –Barrie Davenport\nIt comes down to one simple question: If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect anybody else to?\nTry some of the tips listed below. Don’t just read them and put them on the back burner. Really begin to practice them daily, beginning today. You might have to fake it at first and merely \nappear\nto be self-confident, but eventually you will begin to feel the foundation of self-confidence grow within you. With some time and practice (this is not an overnight phenomenon), you too can be a self-confident person, both inside and out, whom others admire and say “Yes!” to.\n1. Stay away from negativity and bring on the positivity\nThis is the time to really evaluate your inner circle, including friends and family. This is a tough one, but it’s time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence. Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you make strides toward more self-confidence.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/b.scorecardresearch.com\/p?c1=2&c2=6916907&c4=https:\/\/www.inc.com\/)\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/newsletters)[SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/subscribe?itm_source=topnav&itm_medium=button&itm_campaign=sticky)\n\nTOP STORIES\n\nTOP VIDEOS\n\n#### Inc. 5000\nRecognizing America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies\n\nFinal Deadline: April 24\n\n[Apply Now](https:\/\/events.inc.com\/inc5000-applications?utm_source=incwebsite&utm_medium=onsite&utm_campaign=Inc5k)\n\n[Innovate](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/innovate)\n\n[Is Your Phone Snitching on You? This New Tool Shows Exactly Who’s Watching](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/victoria-salves\/is-your-phone-snitching-on-you-this-new-tool-shows-exactly-whos-watching\/91311057)\n\n[Inc. 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Life](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/theinclife)\n\n# 5 Powerful Ways to Boost Your Confidence\nConfidence gives you the power to conquer the world. Here’s how you can learn to be confident in all you do.\n\nEXPERT OPINION BY [PETER ECONOMY](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/author\/peter-economy), THE LEADERSHIP GUY [@BIZZWRITER](https:\/\/x.com\/bizzwriter)\n\nOct 14, 2014\n\nSHARE\n\nLinkedIn\n\nFacebook\n\nX\n\nBluesky\n\nLink\n\nADD ON GOOGLE\n\n![\\*climber](https:\/\/img-cdn.inc.com\/image\/upload\/f_webp,c_fit,w_1920,q_auto\/images\/panoramic\/rock-climbing-1940x900_35298.jpg)\n\nGetty Images\n\nSelf-confident people are admired by others and inspire confidence in others. They face their fears head-on and tend to be risk takers. They know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the [ability to get past them](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/peter-economy\/12-habits-of-extraordinarily-motivated-people.html). Self-confident people tend to [see their lives in a positive light](https:\/\/www.inc.com\/peter-economy\/8-ways-to-think-for-extraordinary-results.html) even when things aren’t going so well, and they are typically satisfied with and respect themselves.\n\nWouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can.\n\n*“Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” –Barrie Davenport*\n\nIt comes down to one simple question: If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect anybody else to?\n\nFeatured Video\n\nHow Anthropic's Claude AI Became a Co-Founder\n\nsmart person in your pocket.\n\nHow Anthropic's Claude AI Became a Co-Founder\n\nMore Videos\n\n0 of 3 minutes, 2 secondsVolume 0%\n\nPress shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts\n\nKeyboard Shortcuts\n\nEnabledDisabled\n\nShortcuts Open\/Close\/ or ?\n\nPlay\/PauseSPACE\n\nIncrease Volume↑\n\nDecrease Volume↓\n\nSeek Forward→\n\nSeek Backward←\n\nCaptions On\/Offc\n\nFullscreen\/Exit Fullscreenf\n\nMute\/Unmutem\n\nDecrease Caption Size\\-\n\nIncrease Caption Size\\+ or =\n\nSeek %0-9\n\nNext Up\n\nWinning in the Attention Economy\n\n32:22\n\nSubtitle Settings\n\nOff\n\n20251205 Winterissue Claude Captions\n\nFont Color\n\nWhite\n\nFont Opacity\n\n100%\n\nFont Size\n\n100%\n\nFont Family\n\nArial\n\nCharacter Edge\n\nNone\n\nEdge Color\n\nBlack\n\nBackground Color\n\nBlack\n\nBackground Opacity\n\n50%\n\nWindow Color\n\nBlack\n\nWindow Opacity\n\n0%\n\nReset\n\nWhite\n\nBlack\n\nRed\n\nGreen\n\nBlue\n\nYellow\n\nMagenta\n\nCyan\n\n100%\n\n75%\n\n50%\n\n25%\n\n200%\n\n175%\n\n150%\n\n125%\n\n100%\n\n75%\n\n50%\n\nArial\n\nCourier\n\nGeorgia\n\nImpact\n\nLucida Console\n\nTahoma\n\nTimes New Roman\n\nTrebuchet MS\n\nVerdana\n\nNone\n\nRaised\n\nDepressed\n\nUniform\n\nDrop Shadow\n\nWhite\n\nBlack\n\nRed\n\nGreen\n\nBlue\n\nYellow\n\nMagenta\n\nCyan\n\nWhite\n\nBlack\n\nRed\n\nGreen\n\nBlue\n\nYellow\n\nMagenta\n\nCyan\n\n100%\n\n75%\n\n50%\n\n25%\n\n0%\n\nWhite\n\nBlack\n\nRed\n\nGreen\n\nBlue\n\nYellow\n\nMagenta\n\nCyan\n\n100%\n\n75%\n\n50%\n\n25%\n\n0%\n\nAuto270p\n\n1080p\n\n720p\n\n406p\n\n270p\n\n180p\n\nLive\n\n00:02\n\n03:00\n\n03:02\n\nTry some of the tips listed below. 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Don’t just read them and put them on the back burner. Really begin to practice them daily, beginning today. You might have to fake it at first and merely *appear* to be self-confident, but eventually you will begin to feel the foundation of self-confidence grow within you. With some time and practice (this is not an overnight phenomenon), you too can be a self-confident person, both inside and out, whom others admire and say “Yes!” to.\n\n**1\\. Stay away from negativity and bring on the positivity**\n\nThis is the time to really evaluate your inner circle, including friends and family. This is a tough one, but it’s time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence. Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you make strides toward more self-confidence.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Self-confident people are admired by others and inspire confidence in others. They face their fears head-on and tend to be risk takers. They know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the ability to get past them . Self-confident people tend to see their lives in a positive light even when things aren’t going so well, and they are typically satisfied with and respect themselves. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can. “Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” –Barrie Davenport It comes down to one simple question: If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect anybody else to? Try some of the tips listed below. Don’t just read them and put them on the back burner. Really begin to practice them daily, beginning today. You might have to fake it at first and merely appear to be self-confident, but eventually you will begin to feel the foundation of self-confidence grow within you. With some time and practice (this is not an overnight phenomenon), you too can be a self-confident person, both inside and out, whom others admire and say “Yes!” to. 1. Stay away from negativity and bring on the positivity This is the time to really evaluate your inner circle, including friends and family. This is a tough one, but it’s time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence. Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you make strides toward more self-confidence.
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Self-confident people tend to [see their lives in a positive light](https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/8-ways-to-think-for-extraordinary-results.html) even when things aren’t going so well, and they are typically satisfied with and respect themselves. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can. “Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” –Barrie Davenport* It comes down to one simple question: If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect anybody else to? Featured Video How Anthropic's Claude AI Became a Co-Founder smart person in your pocket. How Anthropic's Claude AI Became a Co-Founder More Videos 0 of 3 minutes, 2 secondsVolume 0% Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts EnabledDisabled Shortcuts Open/Close/ or ? 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Readable Markdown	Self-confident people are admired by others and inspire confidence in others. They face their fears head-on and tend to be risk takers. They know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the [ability to get past them](https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/12-habits-of-extraordinarily-motivated-people.html). Self-confident people tend to [see their lives in a positive light](https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/8-ways-to-think-for-extraordinary-results.html) even when things aren’t going so well, and they are typically satisfied with and respect themselves. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have this kind of self-confidence, every day of the week? Guess what? You can. “Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” –Barrie Davenport It comes down to one simple question: If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect anybody else to? Try some of the tips listed below. Don’t just read them and put them on the back burner. Really begin to practice them daily, beginning today. You might have to fake it at first and merely appear to be self-confident, but eventually you will begin to feel the foundation of self-confidence grow within you. With some time and practice (this is not an overnight phenomenon), you too can be a self-confident person, both inside and out, whom others admire and say “Yes!” to. 1\. Stay away from negativity and bring on the positivity This is the time to really evaluate your inner circle, including friends and family. This is a tough one, but it’s time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence. Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you make strides toward more self-confidence.
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