Confidence Levels

I just realized there are three major levels of confidence. Given that - the funny thing is that no one actually resides in the one of the groups per se. People are always in between two levels. For me I won't say I ever was at level one but not quite at level two. Recently with more exposure, I seem to be progressing towards level three having reached level two comfortably.
First is actually non - existence of any confidence. This is when you know something but do not have the ability to convey it. You may be able to convey it to a kind ear - to a friend or when not under the glare of an expecting audience. Anxiety besets such people when forced to address a group and they fail to convey their ideas in a comprehendible manner.
The second level is the one most people belong close to, the better ones above it and the not so good ones below it. People in this level do not fear the group or audience. They believe that they are worth the group's time. The problem (actually not a problem, its pretty rational) is that they need to have something to share to be able to speak with confidence. So if you tell a computer engineer to address a group of management folk about a technology aspect - he might be very comfortable with the subject and not feel any pressure in facing the crowd. But if he is told to talk to the same crowd about his knowledge on investment opportunities, he will feel queasy. Or for that matter, it depends on the type of crowd too. So, if the same guy be told to talk about the same technology aspect but to a group of superior scientist, he might get a little queasy.
The third level is the power of indifference. The people here are either the most influential / powerful and occasionally the most absurd / obnoxious ones. They have a reasonless confidence. The only reason for their confidence is being themselves. They do not care if they know anything about the topic they are speaking. As long as they have their confidence they can speak or do anything, be as outrageous as they deem fit or useful. Such are the people who do most unreasonable things as they seem to have that sense of owning the world around them. Then again without such people there aren't many others who can take charge of a situation and manage things. Fact is there can be no single super human who can be right about everything and hence have that capability to lead all the people at all times. Since there is still a need for such a leader these people who are correct most of the time are the best bet. Basically they represent most of the elite class in any society and those who said 'the meek shall inherit the earth' haven't really met one of these folks.