Define "Self Confidence"

1809: born on Feb 12

1816: He was forced out of his home and he had to work to support his family

1818: HIs mother passed away

1828: his sister passed away 

1831: His business venture failed 

1832: He ran for state legisture,  lost 

Same year lost his job . Was not able to get into law school as he was rejected

1833: He borrowed money from his friend to start business, again failed 

1834: He ran for state legisture again.  NOW HE WON 

However destiny had another plans for him .

1835: His fiancee passed away 

1836: he suffered a nervous breakdown 

1836: he sought to become speaker of the state legislature. Defeated again 

1840: He sought to become elector . Defeated

1843: He ran for Congress.  He lost 

1846: He ran for Congress again.  HE WON . 

1848: He ran for re-election to Congress.  He lost 

1849: He applied for the position of land officer in his home state . He didn't get the job

1850: HIs son dies ( from 2nd marriage)

1854: He ran for the Senate of the United states.  He lost 

1856: Not able to get through vice presidential nomination because he got less than 100.votes 

1858: He ran for the senate again.  Lost again 

1860: ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 

Despite his setbacks Lincoln never lost sight of the belief that he could make a positive difference in the world .

He had the SELF CONFIDENCE in his abilities and persevered though obstacles and became the PRESIDENT of United states. 

THIS IS SELF CONFIDENCE .

Self-confidence can be defined as an attitude about your skills and abilities. It means you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. And your actions aren't influenced by the judgements of others. I believe, "Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong." And when You know your strengths and weaknesses, it helps you to have a favourable view of yourself in life.

Self confidence is a good feeling about yourself and your capabilities. So, if you're a self confident person, it simply means that you feel good about who you are, and you also feel good about your ability to achieve things you want to achieve.
To be self-confident is to be secure in yourself and your abilities.