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The benefits of under-confidence

24 August 2020

Professor Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) discusses the idea of ‘under-confidence’ and adds how in society, people appreciate those who are humble and honest about their limitations, whereas those who are overachievers may be their own worst enemies.

Listen: BBC World Service’s ‘The Why Factor’ (from 16 mins 46 secs)