"It definitely helped to bring a lot of inner confidence in myself, knowing that I can do it, " said the 23-year-old, who will play 54th-ranked Romanian Monica Niculescu.

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Mr Case has the inner self-confidence not to need to show off and appear clever.

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But perhaps the most enduring impact of winning the award is inner motivation, confidence and self esteem.

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"All the women I come across -- and some men -- share this confidence and inner peace with who they are, " he said.

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These are proven steps to build your confidence and break through to find the inner strengths and beliefs that you will need to move your idea forward successfully.

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