Please note that this page contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. “The quickest way to acquire self-confidence is to do exactly what you are afraid to do.” – Anon I can vividly remember finishing undergrad and having an extra ounce of confidence in my step and the gleam of a woman who reached a long-awaited goal.   I was certain the next step was my dream job. As an avid planner, I was sure I had everything mapped out perfectly. What I didn’t account for was being rejected by at least nine companies.   Hearing ‘no’ repeatedly began to take a toll on my spirit. One afternoon, I used the last…