She says that even the most experienced women tend to suffer from a lack of self confidence and sense of vulnerability.

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This self-confidence may be innate, just as most people think they are better-than-average drivers.

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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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"The single most important thing we can do for any young person is give them the self-confidence to be able to make good decisions for themselves, " he added.

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These, for most, are the primary reasons to reject Euro entry, not any kind of xenophobia or lack of self-confidence.

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