to stay confident and not let fear or doubt take over
自信を持ち、恐れや疑念を支配させない (jishin wo mochi, osore ya ginen ga shihai suru koto wo yurusanai)
"In the face of criticism, she continued to hold firm to her beliefs."
"批判の中でも彼女は自分の信念に固執し続けた。" (hihan no naka demo kanojo wa jibun no shinnen ni koshū shitsudzuketa)
to spoil or ruin something through clumsiness
to decide not to choose a particular option
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better...
to spend time improving or developing something
to control or suppress something or someone
to support or defend someone in a team or argument