My friend Lily (not her real name) is the most confident friend I have ever had. The way she speaks in public amazes everyone and makes them believe in her reputation as a senior government official.

Indeed, she has worked for years in the field. No wonder she understands and can provide quick responses to pressing problems.

I admired her confidence and even felt a bit inferior to her greatness. Until one day…..

She chatted about the complicated problems in her household and the pressure she faced from the boss. That I thought was worth confronting, but she chose to compromise.

I learn a lot from her. Confidence does not mean that someone can really control their own life. Someone who looks so confident on the surface may just be acting. But in reality, they are hiding worries that would destroy themselves.

I am not always confident in myself. I am grateful for that. I tend to be quiet and less vocal about my work achievements. The benefits are great, you know. I can live more peacefully because not many people look at me or are jealous of my life.