The Metro Story: How Confidence is Built

Let's look at an example. A young woman is riding the metro train for the first

time. Around her are passengers speaking unfamiliar languages and English signboards.

Initially, she too felt confused. But then she noticed the signboard read, "Next station,

parade grounds." She read that, compared it with a nearby board, and understood the

direction she was going. Despite some initial hesitation, after traveling

for a few days like that, riding the metro became a small matter for her.

This is confidence. In any new situation, it might feel different at first, but if you keep

experimenting, courage will come.