For so long as the Jew has even one ally, he will be convinced - in his smallness of mind - that his salvation came from that ally. It is only when he is alone - against all of his own efforts and frantic attempts - that he will, through no choice, be compelled to turn to G-d.
I don't possess a lot of self-confidence. I'm an actor so I simply act confident every time I hit the stage.
I still treat every job as if I might never get hired again as far as the way I save money and live really modestly.