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6 Shocking Beliefs Men Have Due to Excessive Male Confidence

Male confidence often starts a lot of debates. It’s a mix of boldness and how men think about their skills, and it’s a big part of how men act. Sometimes,…

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Male confidence often starts a lot of debates. It's a mix of boldness and how men think about their skills, and it's a big part of how men act. Sometimes, this confidence is really strong, almost too much. A good example is when men think they can land a plane in an emergency, even though it's usually way beyond what they can do.

More Than Just Feeling Sure of Yourself

Looking closer, male confidence is not just about feeling sure of yourself. It comes from cultural ideas, personal boldness, and sometimes thinking too highly of your own skills. In many places, being confident is seen as a big part of being a man. This can make men think they're better at things than they really are, especially in certain tasks. So, male confidence is complicated. It's about taking action and facing challenges, but also about knowing when you might be too confident.

Two Sides to Confidence

Studying male confidence is interesting but complex. When it's based on reality, it can lead men to do great things, be leaders, and come up with new ideas. But it can also make men think they can do more than they really can. This can lead to funny or even dangerous situations. Believing you can do something like land a plane without training shows this mix of hopefulness and maybe not being realistic.

Confidence in Everyday Life

This confidence shows up in everyday life, too. Apart from the big idea of landing a plane, men often show confidence in things like cooking or DIY projects, even without instructions. They really believe in themselves. While this is good, it makes you wonder if they're really as good as they think they are.

In the end, male confidence has many sides and affects how men act in the world. It can be a source of strength and success, but it can also make men try things that are too much for them. Understanding this confidence means not just looking at how men are different from women but also seeing how thinking about yourself in a certain way can affect what you do and decide.

Safely Land a Plane in an Emergency

Embodying the zenith of male confidence, many men believe they can handle the daunting task of landing a plane in an emergency, despite the obvious need for specialized training and experience.
Source: New Scientist

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BBQ Like a Pro

Male confidence often spills into the culinary world, with many men convinced of their exceptional grilling skills, a belief that stands as a testament to their self-assuredness in a traditionally male-dominated space. Source

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Assemble Furniture Without Instructions

The arena of DIY is another stage where male confidence shines, with many men confident in their ability to assemble furniture without the need for instructions, a bold assertion of their problem-solving prowess. Source

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Beat Serena Williams at Tennis

Something tells me this would end terribly for almost every guy who answered this. Not sure if this is sexist or just stupid. Source

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Beat a lion in a fist fight?

Might as well cover yourself in hyena sauce and wait for death. But 8% of dudes think they could pull this off. Source

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Jonathan Wier was born and raised in the Midwest and has loved radio since he was a little kid with crippling insomnia. He now happily finds himself in Boston doing mornings from 6-10am on Country 102.5. Jonathan likes to write personal stories about his family and travel.