I have confidence

I've noticed that successful people are very confident. I see this in top athletes and business people. I think of Vince Young from Texas. Or World #1 Tennis player Roger Federer. Larry Ellison. Donald Trump. All of them are very confident in their abilities - it shows clearly in the way they walk, work, and the things they say. And other people are drawn to confidence.

At the same time, we usually put off by arrogance. Arrogance is an attribute of villians not heroes. And we are drawn to people that are humble.

However, in an attempt not to be arrogant, many people have taken on a false humility characterized by self-doubt and self-deprecation.
Here's why:
1) Confidence is often defined as having self assurance that one's ability is equal to or better than a competitor.
2) Confidence can lead to arrogance if not kept in check.
3) Therefore, humility is often defined as presenting one's self as inferior in ability to others, so as to avoid arrogance.

This is a faulty definition of humility. Humility is not the opposite of Confidence. The real antonyms are:
- Humility and Arrogance (Pride)
- Self-Doubt and Confidence

I don't think this is new - it seems that the Bible commends humble confidence in the term 'meek' - something to aim for, not avoid.