Over-Confidence

Rithika walked around she heard shouting, she walked towards the voice and she saw a room where two familiar voice was coming from. The curiosity of her lead her to open door and see what's going on. 

"Do you think you can come first place no sorry but remember I am always first and will be" heard a voice Rithika went to see Zohra and Anika were face to face with determine is written on their face and the voice was of Zohra.

"Really but don't be too overconfident who know I came first as not always a winner can be winner right" said Anika then smirked. 

"So what I know I am always first and you will always be second holder in class" Zohra said or nearly screamed. 

"Haha so what this time teacher also said I will be first and don't forget we only have 1 marks difference in all exam" Anika said.

"And you think you can be first I can and I will be always first" Zohra said.

"And you think you can always be first no I will be first in this semester" Anika said then then stare at each other then Ritika came

"Guys what are you all talking about" said Ritika

"Nothing much let's go we have to attend session" Zohra and Anika both said simultaneously

"Ok as you said but I don't want you fighting on the stage got it" warned Ritika other too nodded

On the stage

"Sure come here yes right fix it there" called out a voice when other three enter the stage they saw Divya was setting up the stage camera

"What happened Divya?" asked Ritika

"Nothing much but you all remember today's topic right" Divya said others nodded Divya then eyed Udita

"What about you Udita did you remember or forget like previous one" Divya asked others also laugh as if remembering previous incident

"Hehe well I remember this is easy to py not like that previous one that name was hard" Udita exclaimed

While all give her stare

"Ok you don't believe me it was ove- ok ok we got it now help me to set things and don't gossip with Lyria" Divya said and both then pouted

"I was going to say.....yaa time up let's go or we will be late" Lyria said then they all went to front stage

"Hello everyone this is Ritika presenting you TEEN TALKS" Ritika said

"Well today we are going to discuss a very common topic that I think everyone faces that is 'OVER-CONFIDENCE' so I know you were signing what's that to worry about but wait and see you will surely realize that" said Lyria

"Hey I also remembered the topic" Udita said or reminded audience she didn't forget it

"Sure you do like I didn't know you were asking Lyria what was today's topic" Ritika said and Udita faceplams

"H-how did you know guys?" Udita asked all smirk then Udita eyed Lyria

"Did you tell them?" Udita asked and Lyria shrugged

"Ok ok let's keep our chit chat for another time let's start shall we!" said Zohra all then nodded

"So what's first question is what's the issue Over confidence related to Teenagers right?" questioned Anika

"Yes" audience shouted

"Very well so for that Lyria will explain for it" Anika said then Lyria took mic from Anika

"Ahem so what was the question!" asked Lyria

"Silly don't become Udita" said Zohra

"Hey what" complained Udita from behind

"Don't worry I remember it I was just asking audience so that they all don't sleep while listening to my lecture that is going to start" Lyria said then chuckled

"Too much confidence among teenage students can be harmful. In a study that reinforces the danger of indiscriminately bolstering a child's self esteem -- whether the child earns that distinction or not -- the results show a clear connection between overconfident students and low reading comprehension, and suggest recommendations for parents and teachers." Lyria said

"Why do I feel sleepy it's just starting" complained Zohra others ignored her word

"Come here I am also sleepy its like history lecture that always made me sleepy just the teacher started teaching" Udita said then both of them sit on the chair

"Udita you too you are older than her then behave like that" complained Lyria and Udita pouted.

"See I help her to sit it's called good work so I am behaving like adult" Udita said and nodded

"Very good Udita" Anika also said

"Thanks my pleasure" Udita said while smiling widely

"Very well then how about you continue after Lyria paused" Divya said and Ritika high five her

"W-what me!!" Udita said pointing to herself

"Yes you now go shoo" Anika said then made Udita stand and Anika then staches Udita previous chair and sit on it

"Now its cool why don't you start audience are waiting for you" Anika said then smirked

"Hey guys as you already know I may forget something so don't point it out ok (if you don't I will treat you with chips)" Udita said then whispered last part but she forgot that what she said was on mic so everyone listen to it and then they all laugh at her

"Hehe let's start shall we" said Udita

"So next question will be what's proof about it or what response about it am I right" questioned Ritika and all nodded

"Researchers compared responses from teens in 1975 and 2006, asking questions about their qualities and abilities. The study, published last month, found that today's kids consider themselves to be far more intelligent and capable than their 1970s counterparts, and more likely to report being "completely satisfied" with themselves." Udita said while seeing the little chit she brought with her

"See I have recited correct right" Udita exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes like we can't see your little chit you brought here" Anika said

"Oh so you guys know hehe" Udita smiled nervously while handling the mic to Divya

"You continue I am going to sit there" Udita said and all roll their eyes

"Ok then I am gonna start but now don't speak anything got it" Divya said all nodded their face

"So what's concern is there for teen our next question right" Divya asked all nodded

"The concern that teens — and especially young women — have low self-esteem has been around for decades, fueled by alarmist media reports and feminist authors such as Naomi Wolf (in her international bestseller "The Beauty Myth")." Divya said

"Yes it's very major problem now I am thinking" Zohra commented and all nodded

"Ahem" Udita fake cough

"What now!!!" Lyria asked

"Now can I speak" Udita asked all nodded

"Well.... Anika stand up you are in my seat" Udita said and all facepalm they all are thinking maybe she is going to ask something but here

"Ohhh... What about no" Anika said.

"Ok I am going to take another one" Udita said and went back stage to bring another chair all then sigh loudly

"Ok Ritika you continue before Udita came" Divya said

"The supposed self esteem crisis has been blamed on everything from thin fashion models to gender bias in the classroom, yet there's little evidence for a nationwide lack of low self esteem among girls or anyone else." Ritika said

"I brought it here ok you can continue sorry for interruption" Udita said and all nodded despite they want to murder someone

Then Zohra continue from where Ritika end it

"Despite the popular beliefs, the vast majority of teens are quite satisfied with their bodies, appearance, intelligence, and capabilities. Efforts to instill self-esteem may have done their job too well, and like Muhammad Ali, most people feel pretty good about themselves — whether they should or not." Zohra said

"Yes that's right I agree" Lyria said and all nodded agreeing her

"Umm do you know what's overconfidence is and how and what we do so we can over these things" asked Zohra

"Well I am gonna explain it can I" Anika said and shrugged

"Overconfidence describes the tendency to overestimate one's skills and underestimate the impact of risk and ambiguity on a given outcome" Anika said

And that's something hit Anika and Zohra mind they started to feel guilty they both then stare at each other.

"Hey where are you" Lyria called out both of them

"Am here" Anika and Zohra both said

"Ok then Lyria you can continue" Divya said and Lyria nodded

"Teenagers are confronted with a variety of tough issues, and learning how to deal with them can test their confidence. Tough issues range from dealing with changes to their physical appearance to being accepted in friendship groups. This is then reflected in how they behave in public, how well they perform in school and other areas of their life, and family expectations. By becoming more accepting of themselves, teenagers become better equipped to deal with hurtful things that may damage their self-confidence." Lyria said

"Yes sometimes I also think is teenage like is that difficult how many problems we have to face the expectations to fulfill for all people it's not a very easy thing" Divya commented and all nodded agreeing her

"Now let me tell you how you help your teenage sister,child or anyone" Ritika said

"This can help if you:

want to know what issues may be affecting your child's confidence

worry that your child is shy or not getting involved in activities at school

want to know more about how to help your child build their confidence." Ritika said all then clap their hand as if appreciating her

"So do you think there can be remedy for this problem" Zohra asked.

"Yes there is always
remedies if a problem is raised then the solution also come" Udita said

"Really can you tell us that will you?" Anika asked

"So what remedies are right!" Udita asked

"Yes now continue" Ritika said

"Always Be Learning. My first suggestion is the most obvious then

Beware Beginnings. ...

Slow Down. ...

Know When to Be Confident." Udita pointed out most things

"Ok then can you explain what these and what can we do" Lyria asked

"Ok then let me" Divya asked and Udita nodded

"The cure for that is to pay attention. If you realize how big the gap between the rooftops really is, you won't try to jump it and fall to a messy death. That may be a metaphor, but the premise applies in a lesser context.

Pay attention! Think "Can I really do this?" before you elbow in front of someone else who really can.

And if the problem is only with your attitude, then the answer is simple: Don't be a dick. I mean that in the kindest, most gender-neutral way. Golden rule, mind your manners, and sometimes say "After you, I insist." you can use it" Divya said

"Yes that's is right I also agree" Ritika said

"Ya sometimes small things matter a lot it doesn't show your dignity will be down" Lyria said

"Well wait let me continue from here" Lyria said

"So if you are good at something ,in your case its counter strike,you would have thought you are near to success and the result will be upsidedown .To over come such play it with confidence and stay cool .be normal and never show off that you are someone who is undefeated and you are the one who is expertise in that.that mindset itself will step you down.if you are over confident you cannot focus on the game and play well.that space is enough for the opponent to defeat you.never have that over confidence in your life that will stop you from concentrating and brings you a fall back." Lyria said and Ritika side glance at Anika at Anika and Zohra

"So what can we do to overwhelmed this problem" asked Anika

"It's very simple

1. Be honest with yourself.

2. Don't compare yourself with others.

3. Listen to criticism, especially constructive criticism from people you trust.

4. Treat commitments seriously.

5. Take time to look at your failures, or incidences when you did not achieve your own personal goals.

6. Remember you are a unique person with your own talents, skills, and goals, and confidence or overconfidence can be a pitfall to be avoided if you mix modesty with your enthusiasm.

7. Keep fantasies separate from realities" Ritika said

"These are few points that can improve you from this problem" Ritika said and Anika and Zohra nodded thoughtfully.

"You know guys there are very good and motivated quotes that can also help person" Divya said

"Really why not enlighten us" Udita said

"Quotes about overconfidence:

Ok so first one is very beautiful quote

"Overconfidence will drown you in the sea of reality" - Noraine

- when overconfident, you expect life to be easy, so you aren't prepared for reality when it hits you" Divya said

"Very nice and it's true too" Lyria commented

"Yes they are" Ritika also agrees

"Now next one is also right I myself believe in it

"Confidence is good, but overconfidence always sinks the ship" - Oscar Wilde

- it's great to know your own value, but too much of that, and you'll fail instead" Divya said

"But why we think we are confident and how it turn to overconfidence" Zohra asked

"See if you are confidence you would know the fact but if you are overconfident than you will think you know the fact better than others" Udita said and both Anika and Zohra nodded

"Ok so next one it's true and exactly right quote

Overconfidence may work someday, but it will definitely kill one day" - Arjun V Kakode

- it is inevitable to fail should you persist in being too confident" Ritika said

"Yaa right its true" Lyria commented

"Wait let me do another one I remember something" Ritika said Divya nodded and handed her mic to Ritika

"So next one is

"Confidence boosts up whereas overconfidence kills" - Ashwin Sankar

- some confidence is always good, but not too much" Ritika said

"That's good one so can I also tell you guys" Lyria said Ritika nodded and gave her mic to Lyria

"I think this quote is one of my favorite I also think that way too

"Even if you know the way, ask one more time" - Korean proverb

- it's always worth it to check, being too confident and messing up isn't good" Lyria said

"Yes you are right it's really is good and true" Udita commented.

"How about Anika and Zohra you also share some your thought" Udita asked and both nodded

"Ok so I think this really happen so I am sharing with you guys

"Overconfidence makes a winner into a loser" - Aaman S

- even if you were probably going to ace your test, by being too confident, you might miss easy marks and fail instead" Anika said while side glance at Zohra

"Ya that's why it is always said be confident but not overconfident everything will be wrong if things are too much that's what we said if you eat sweet a little it's good but too much eating it will harm you I think this always follow everywhere" Udita said and all nodded too

"Zohra come share with us too" Divya said

"Ok I think this is simple but most important

"Overconfidence is the most dangerous form of carelessness" - Star Wars

- it can make you miss easy things, and it's not good" Zohra said and all nodded totally agreeing with her

"Ok enough boring talks tell me story or I am going to sleep" Udita said

"Really it's only noon and you want to sleep" Lyria said

"Yes don't you think sleeping will help to release some pressure" Udita said

"And what pressure that will be" Ritika said

"What I am going to sleep if you don't start telling story" Udita said

"Ok ok so don't interrupt me coo I am going to tell you story of Aniket" Ritika all nodded and Udita and Anika went to take popcorn.

"Overconfidence is Dangerous

Confidence is good and Overconfidence is bad. It is said that Overconfidence is the most Dangerous form of Carelessness. Many learn about it through mistakes. But Aniket had it worse...Which changed his life. For worse.

Aniket, a student of 10th standard, always had a spirit of Confidence but too much Pride turned it to something bad. He, like average of students attended the classes quite not so regularly. And even when he did, he was always found taking notes of everything rather than listening to lectures.

Manjit (Aniket's classmate): Why do I always find you writing notes? Do you even listen Bro?

Aniket: What's there to listen Bro? We all know these things and we can always read from books and mostly notes. I always take notes so that in future I can always learn it anytime.

Manjit: Salute to you Kind Sir! I've never seen so smart like you. Clap Then why are you here? One can always learn from books, right? So why the need of school or classes?

Aniket: Smirk Why! For Idiots like you my Bro! Smart people like us do not need all this classes.

What did I say? Too much Pride is bad for health. But this was just the starting.

He came back from School, Slamming down his bag somewhere in the room, Game Console in his hands. And a session of GTA starts.

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3 hours and a lunch later

Aniket: Hmm...What to do now? Oh! Homework. But I can do it within few minutes. I know everything of it. Might as well keep it for Night. I can watch few videos now.

Cue Procrastination and watching YouTube videos.

Timeskip to evening~

Aniket studied few topics leaving the rest and Homework still on waiting and forgotten. He went to sleep.

Next Day at school~

Aniket: Panic Mode Switched On Ah! Manjit my Bro! I forgot to do homework! I am Doomed. Please help me!

Manjit: Facepalm Bro...don't tell me you left it for night and forgot? Oh who am I asking? It's your daily Routine.

Aniket: Still in panic Oh come on! You can make fun of me later! Just show me the Answers or I am gone for good!

This was how Aniket's everyday routine was.

Board Exams were near.

Where in free period other students were focusing on preparation of exams and revision, Aniket being careless and confident, did not bother utilising the time.

Manjit: At least start studying from now. It will help you in better preparation.

Aniket: busy and annoyed Bro. Don't worry so much. We will get a Preparation leave and that time would be more than enough. I have my notes ready and I already know this all. Too much study is not good. Just Chill!

Manjit: worried yet annoyed It's your overconfidence speaking right? I feel like I don't even know you. I hope you don't regret your decision.

Timeskip to Preparation leave~

Aniket made a schedule for studies. But being too prideful he made mistakes here too. Even through Pre-Boards he did not realize his mistakes and fault.

Aniket: Hmm...I will start with the chapters which I don't know. I will keep the chapters which are easy and scoring for last. I already know them. I just need to scan them once.

He started his studies. But procrastinated frequently. Notes were not enough for his understanding and reading the whole book wasn't helping either.

In frustration he spent more time taking break, sleeping and even playing video games.

Soon only few days were left for Boards to start and Aniket was suffering from Mental breakdown.

Aniket: Why! Why can't I understand a single thing in this book! How did I fall asleep? Why nobody woke me up! Oh God! Let's just Scan the chapters. I will remember few.

He tuned pages, reciting them like Chants, trying to fit them in his head. Yet he forgot the main and scoring chapters which can help him more. And sadly whatever he read he didn't remember.

So he used his last tactic.

Aniket: Dialling Manjit's Number Bro! I beg you! Please help in exam. I do not understand anything! They did not teach anything! Please. Please help me!

Manjit: on the other side of call**sigh Sorry brother...Cheating is Prohibited in Boards. You have to fight this on your own.

Aniket: What?! Please Bro Help me once! Please! beepHello? Hello Manjit? Hello?!

Aniket stared at the mobile phone, wide eyed...

His last resort also didn't work. And he left was with Tears and Lamenting" Ritika completed and took water bottle from her beside

"Uff it was very long story but it has very beautiful meaning" Ritika said after catching her breath.

"Yes it is and now also I realized something" Zohra said

"What it is" Lyria asked

"Yes me too" Anika said all others are looking at each other confused but Ritika have smug smile as if she won a trophy

"I am sorry" both said simultaneously to each other then they both Anika and Zohra looked at each other than laugh and hug each other

"Did it says happy ending like in movies" Udita said all then facepalm

"Nothing just go sleep or else you will lose your mind" Divya said Udita give her thumbs up and went to back stage to sleep maybe

"Ok so story was very beautiful hope you guys like it and I am going to finish my one business that is due" Ritika said then splash the water on Lyria and Divya

"Why you do that?" They both question her

"Sorry but not sorry Udita went too early so I can't take my revenge on her so I have taken on you guys hope you don't mind bye" Ritika sad and dash off towards exit and all laugh at their silliness

"I will see her after this but let me give complete ending" Divya said and Lyria too nodded

"So guys I hope you understand what we are trying to tell you guys and if you have made mistake just apologize like Ankita and Zohra ok so bye take care" Lyria said

"And stay safe and happy" both Zohra and Anika said at same time

"Jinx" they said then laugh and went off thestage 

That's all for today!

Hope you enjoyed the chapter.

Happy New Year to everyone out there. May this new year bring happiness in your life.

Thank you

- TEEN FIX