What is the meaning of the qoute that states that the best way to gain self confidence is to do what you are afraid to do?

Answer 1

When you do stuff you are afraid to do, it is really scary but it boosts up your self-confidence when you are through doing it (unless it's something really stupid and not worth doing.) If it is something worth-while like over-coming stage fright, it is really scary at first, but you feel great once it's over with because you know that you over-came your fear. Later on, if you keep up with the attempts to perform in front of people on stage, you will be confident on going on stage eventually. (stage fright is just an example. try to apply the courage thing to other stuff.)