Lack of confidence and the embarrassment factor

1. All scientists start by knowing little.
2. Even the best scientists don’t know everything.
3. Over-confident scientists can be a menace.
4. Examples of under confidence include being unwilling to present your work, not letting go of datasets, and restricting your research, lifelong, to a small area.
5. Be open to your supervisor and/or mentor about support you might need with confidence.
6. Science requires everyone to accept a need for constant improvement, so don’t take criticism too hard.
7. Plan baby steps with tasks and presentations that will gradually increase your confidence.
8. Confidence takes time, so stick with it!