Recently, I stumbled upon some fascinating research: a staggering 50% of men surveyed believed they could successfully land a commercial airplane if the need arose.

This got me thinking about the inherent, yet occasionally (some may argue, often) unfounded confidence that many men seem to possess. Now this is not about bashing men, these impressive confidence levels are what sees men going for more promotions, pushing themselves forward in life and career more than their female counterparts, so it is noteworthy. But what about women? Why do we sometimes find ourselves held back by lack of fear of failure, and how can we break free from its grasp?