Of course you need confidence..if you dont think you are going to LD then you aren't going to, simple as that...its a mind game, and the mind is a powerful thing..I never knew how to lucid dream, but knew i was a very smart and fast learner...i read how to have a WILD, and had the confidence i'd do it, and did, the first 5 tries....after that i felt like i was a natural at it, but at the same time i feel like i only was able to do it because i knew i could...