Tag Archives: confidence

Basic Computer Skills Shouldn’t Require Post-it Notes

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Basic computer skills have always seemed simple to me—until someone starts writing down every mouse click on a Post-it note. Sometimes the biggest obstacle is deciding in advance that technology will be hard. Continue reading →

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What I Wish I Could Tell My 20-Year-Old Self

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could talk to my 20-year-old self, I might start with a stock tip. But the real advice would be simpler: stop letting the wrong people make your life smaller. Continue reading →

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Confidence, Unfortunately, Requires Evidence

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Self-confidence is not built by pretending we are fearless. It grows when we stop rehearsing disaster, take one small honest step, and give ourselves new evidence that fear does not get the final word. Continue reading →

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The Family Gifts That Shaped Me

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some family members gave me confidence. Others gave me faith, love, joy, and perspective. It’s hard to narrow that down to one person. Continue reading →

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Three Faces of Confidence

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Confidence comes in different forms. I saw it in a father who could fill a room, a mother who quietly commanded a stage, and a stepfather whose few words carried weight. Looking back, I realize how much their presence shaped my own understanding of what confidence looks like. Continue reading →

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Ignore the Peanut Gallery

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I spent too many teenage years worrying about what other people would think. If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be simple: ignore the peanut gallery and choose courage over conformity. Continue reading →

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