I’ve been thinking a lot about confidence lately. Unlike the marvelous Julie Andrews who sings the song from Sound of Music that this entry draws its title from, I do not have confidence. Or, rather, I’ve had trouble maintaining confidence personally and professionally for the last few years. 

Personally, it started at the end of 2022 when I began my journey of medication and therapy. That process knocked down the walls and other barriers I put up to prote...