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Confidence is one of the greatest weapons for any

entrepreneur or an individual.

Confidence is not an in-born trait. It is a quality which must

be nurtured and learnt over the years.

Confidence is the KEY TO SUCCESS!

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However, there is a small margin between confidence and

over-confidence.

Where confidence is important, over confidence can be fatal.

Make sure you have the right balance.

1. Stay focused

The more focused you are, the more aware you will be of your

goals and hence more confident

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2. Go with the flow

Keep stress away and go with the flow. Acknowledge each

failure, learn from mistakes and be prepared for the next

hurdle.

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3. Embrace yourself

Don’t be too harsh on yourself. People make mistakes, fall and

rise. Look for opportunities and be confident.

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4. Be positive

Look for the good in every situation. Negativity will pull down

your confidence.

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5. Do what you like

Confidence is in YOU! Follow your passion and let no one tell

you what to do.

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Mara Foundation’s Ambition

We enable, inspire and empower ambitious entrepreneurs in Africa. With the support of our Mara Mentors we will:

Inspire millions of young people in Africa to become entrepreneurs.

Teach entrepreneurs new skills.

Enable entrepreneurs to turn business ideas into a reality.

Guide business owners to grow businesses and hire (more) employees.

Empower entrepreneurs by providing a platform to showcase their business and build their network.

THANK YOU

Website: mentor.mara.com

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Mara Foundation is supported by a number of partners, including: