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Confidence

by Alan Loy McGinnis

3h 45m
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Build lasting confidence and self-respect with practical strategies from one of America's foremost experts on personal development.

In Confidence, renowned therapist and bestselling author Alan Loy McGinnis delivers the most comprehensive and compassionate guide ever created for building genuine, lasting self-confidence. Drawing on his decades of experience counseling thousands of individuals, McGinnis reveals that confidence is not a trait you either have or don't — it's a set of skills you can deliberately develop at any age.

This program goes beyond surface-level affirmations to address the deep roots of self-doubt and low self-esteem. McGinnis combines solid psychological research with the warmth and practicality of a trusted mentor to guide you toward the life-changing experience of true confidence.

What You'll Learn

  • The 12 rules for building rock-solid, lasting confidence
  • How to overcome the fear of failure and embrace calculated risk
  • Why self-deprecation and excessive self-criticism undermine success — and how to stop
  • How to become the kind of person others trust, admire, and follow
  • Strategies for turning rejection and disappointment into stepping stones
  • How to build the self-image of a winner
  • The powerful connection between helping others and building your own confidence
  • How to replace negative mental habits with attitudes that consistently produce results

About the Author

Alan Loy McGinnis was one of America's foremost therapists, motivational speakers, and authors. As co-director of the Valley Counseling Center in Glendale, California, he counseled thousands of individuals and couples over his distinguished career. His landmark book Bringing Out the Best in People became a #1 national bestseller and has been used as a management training text by hundreds of corporations. McGinnis combined deep psychological insight with practical wisdom to help people transform their relationships, careers, and self-concept.

Program Details

  • Format: Digital Audio Download
  • Publisher: Nightingale-Conant
  • Topic: Self-Confidence, Personal Development

What You'll Learn


  • The 12 rules for building rock-solid, lasting confidence

  • How to overcome the fear of failure and embrace calculated risk

  • Why self-deprecation and excessive self-criticism undermine success — and how to stop

  • How to become the kind of person others trust, admire, and follow

  • Strategies for turning rejection and disappointment into stepping stones

  • How to build the self-image of a winner

  • The powerful connection between helping others and building your own confidence

  • How to replace negative mental habits with attitudes that consistently produce results

About the Author

Alan Loy McGinnis was one of America's foremost therapists, motivational speakers, and authors. As co-director of the Valley Counseling Center in Glendale, California, he counseled thousands of individuals and couples over his distinguished career. His landmark book Bringing Out the Best in People became a #1 national bestseller and has been used as a management training text by hundreds of corporations. McGinnis combined deep psychological insight with practical wisdom to help people transform their relationships, careers, and self-concept.

Program Details


  • Format: Digital Audio Download

  • Publisher: Nightingale-Conant

  • Topic: Self-Confidence, Personal Development

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