I'm actually more happy with myself and my life than ever before right now, but there are certain things I know I need to improve upon if I want to continue living happily. Two of these things are confidence and assertiveness. I seem to be having quite a few experiences where my lack of confidence and assertiveness become quite apparent to me and those around me. I know there is no over night solution, but do you guys have any tips on becomming more confident and assertive? I've been to about.com and google.com and tried to find some information there and have found some, but it all is very ... text bookish. I'd like to hear some advice from real people. It would be even more interesting to hear advice from those who have been in my situation.
As always, thanks

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