Tip on how to become more confident

I've got a small trick that I use before I draw. 

Always starting with a small caricature sketch helps me to observe the tones,lines and other features without being too responsible for the end result. 

Here is the pre drawing for my recent artwork.


This helps you to have a better mood and become more confident, because you will already be more familiar with the person you would draw. Plus it is fun thing to do.

And here is the main drawing I did after.