Mr. Smart, its really a very good contribution.
The article on Increasing self confidence is very comprehensive. But i'd like to add some more on only following points.
Learn to experiment
along with experiments one should go through the history of same kind of experiments(if avilable) in order to plan an effective experiment. this will reduce the probability of fear of getting failed
Failure is an option
In my opinion, Failure is nothing, its just absence of Success.
One more thing that one should be prepared to face failure but at the same time he should set his mind that he'll examine his failure critically and for second time he'll no repeat the doubtful patterns
Positive Imaging
yes, positive imaging is very much needed to lessen the effect of fear. one method of having positive imaging is that one should stop imaging negatively or he should stop thinking negatively.
Personal Development
Personal development does not only mean to learn from one's own experience, instead one can develop his personality by keeping others success story in mind. The best method of developing personality is to learn all good habbits and activities from others and try to avoid all bad habbits or activities followed by others.


Regards
Qurat

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