My Actifit Report Card: October 16 2026

Some people, regardless of what they say or do, act with great confidence. Others, even when they are knowledgeable, lack self-belief and are unable to express themselves or take action.

Broadly speaking, people fall into two categories: those who believe in themselves and those who do not. Within each of these categories, there are further sub-types. Let us first consider those who have self-belief.

One type of person in this group possesses a clear understanding of the subjects they discuss. When they speak about a topic, they do so confidently, drawing upon their knowledge, experience, and personal reflections.

They are capable of providing the rationale behind their statements and are not hesitant to admit when they do not know something. Their confidence is rooted in genuine knowledge, experience, and self-assurance. Then, there is another type.

Even when they lack a complete understanding of a subject, they speak as if they know everything. They try to convince others that their word is the absolute truth. If challenged, they are unable to provide a proper response, yet they remain unwilling to admit they were wrong.

This is not true self-confidence; rather, it is a superficial form of boldness, often driven by a preoccupation with how others might perceive them. While such individuals may easily persuade others with their words, the discrepancy between their claims and their actions eventually comes to light.

Now, let us look at those who lack self-belief. There are two types of people in this regard. The first type possesses a good understanding of a subject, along with relevant experience.

Yet, they refrain from expressing their opinions, fearing that they might be wrong, face criticism, or suffer public embarrassment. Even when someone else voices the very point they already know, they choose to remain silent.

Sometimes, they are even surprised to see others—who may have less knowledge than themselves—speak up with confidence. Despite having the capability, they miss out on opportunities simply because they lack the courage to showcase their potential.

The second type of person truly lacks a proper understanding of the subject, and consequently, they lack self-confidence. In this case, their hesitation is not necessarily a flaw; after all, admitting that one does not know something is a commendable trait.

However, it becomes a problem if they fail to make an effort to learn and instead remain perpetually left behind just because they lack knowledge. What we must note here is that having self-confidence does not automatically equate to possessing knowledge, nor does a lack of self-confidence necessarily imply a lack of knowledge.

Judging a person’s capability solely based on how they speak is not an accurate approach. In our society, those who speak well often receive greater recognition, while those who speak more deliberately—taking time to think before responding—are frequently underestimated.

Yet, those who possess true wisdom understand that it is not always necessary to provide an immediate answer to every question. When faced with something unknown, such individuals seek to understand it. If they realize their own opinion is incorrect, they are open to changing it.

Therefore, what we should cultivate is not blind belief, but genuine self-confidence. We should be able to speak boldly about what we know, while maintaining a keen interest in learning about what we do not yet know.

We must be willing to admit when we are wrong and be ready to learn from those who possess greater knowledge than we do. After all, one does not need to know everything to move forward in life; having the conviction that one is capable of learning is enough.

Confidence in what we know empowers us to speak, while the curiosity to learn what we do not know enables us to grow. It is the combination of both that gives true value to our self-confidence.

As for today, I started my morning with a walk, met and chatted with a friend, attended max of my office work, had my meals, and finally ended the day with dinner at home and a peaceful night’s sleep.

The content is originally written in my native language and converted into English on Google translate

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