# Standing Quietly in Truth Builds Confidence by Bryant McGill > “Needing to justify oneself can weaken self-belief. Constant explaining sends a message that one's choices require outside permission. Standing quietly in one's truth strengthens confidence.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Investing Attention in Work That Keeps Serving - Livestream (Mar 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Investing Attention in Work That Keeps Serving - Livestream|Investing Attention in Work That Keeps Serving - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-03-13). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Investing Attention in Work That Keeps Serving - Livestream|Investing Attention in Work That Keeps Serving - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Confidence|Confidence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Needing to justify oneself can weaken self-belief. Constant explaining sends a message that one's choices require outside permission. Standing quietly in one's truth strengthens confidence.” — Bryant McGill, Investing Attention in Work That Keeps Serving - Livestream (Mar 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-quiet-truth-builds-confidence ```