The more you need to prove yourself, the more you repel. Growing up in Macedonia, I always felt like I had to prove myself, especially when I spoke English. ➛ I thought if I wasn’t perfect, people wouldn’t see me as qualified. The thing is, when you *need* validation, you repel it. ➛ When you become confident, you attract it. Confidence doesn’t come from speaking flawless English. It comes from trusting your voice...even when it feels uncomfortable. Perfection is not the goal. Presence is. ➛ And