SelfConfidence, Charles Pepin
SelfConfidence, Charles Pepin
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Self-Confidence
A Philosophy

Author: Charles Pépin, Willard Wood

Narrator: Peter Noble

Unabridged: 4 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2020

Synopsis

Inspired by great figures from Emerson and Nietzsche to Madonna and Serena Williams, this engaging philosophical essay explores the workings of self-confidence and how to develop it.Where does self-confidence come from? How does it work? What makes it stronger or weaker? Why are some people more confident than others? Is it only a question of temperament or the result of conscious self-improvement? How do you get closer to those who stand out thanks entirely to their confidence in themselves?Drawing on philosophical texts, ancient wisdom, positive psychology, and a wide range of case studies that feature famous thinkers, artists, and athletes, but also unsung heroes like a fighter pilot and an urgent care doctor, Charles Pépin brings to light the strange alchemy that is self-confidence. By doing so, he gives us the keys to having more confidence in ourselves.

About Charles Pépin

Charles Pépin is a philosopher and novelist, translated into some thirty countries. He is the author of Philosophers on the Couch, When Beauty Saves Us and Joy. His latest essay, The Virtues of Failure, sold over 65,000 copies and was translated into thirteen countries. With the designer Jul, Charles published the best sellers The Planet of the Wise and 50 Shades of Greeks. He is also the organizer of Lundis Philo at MK@2 Odéon in Paris.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne

I was ironically nervous to let anyone see me reading this book in public because I don’t think of myself as one who engages with self help books. But this had reviews of a different flavor and it was on the recommended desk at McNally Jackson so what the heck. Pépin’s notes do feel like that - notes......more

Goodreads review by Célia

Encore mieux que La rencontre, une philosophie. Ma préférence va au dernier chapitre La confiance en la vie, sur la confiance première, la source qui alimente toutes les formes de confiance. Un livre à garder près de soi.......more

Goodreads review by Serhii

Як на мене, книга не однорідна. Є дуже цікаві та корисні розділи, а є такі, де або забагато непотрібної інформації та виглядає це як спроба збільшити кількість символів, наче в курсовій роботі, або автор занадто довго пояснює одну просту думку. Загалом виніс для себе з цієї роботи деякі корисні ідеї......more

Goodreads review by Y.S.

Charles Pepin's Self-Confidence: A Philosophy teaches that understanding and trusting ourselves is more crucial to living a good life than collecting data about the world. The journey of self-discovery is a never-ending lifelong exercise and the author lifts philosophy as one of the lights we can br......more

Goodreads review by Lavinia

L'approche philosophique de Charles Pépin rafraîchit le concept de confiance en soi - qui, suivant ses mots, est plus une confiance intangible, loin d'être fixée par nos expériences ou nos qualités... Une confiance en la vie et en un mystère auxquels nous prenons part, mais qui nous échappent toujou......more

Quotes

“To perform this poetic writing, it's hard to imagine a better choice than Peter Noble. His continental vocal rhythms are pleasing in themselves, conveying Old World wisdom and psychological groundedness; he connects with the author's emotional depth and humanitarian perspective.” —AudioFile Magazine

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