Stop waiting for the “perfect time” to feel ready. This episode explores the science of building unshakeable self-trust through tiny, consistent wins, making it the perfect resource for busy professionals looking to overcome self-doubt and procrastination. We break down how to stop drifting and start taking control of your daily habits by understanding the critical loop between action and confidence.
Key Takeaways:
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The Competence-Confidence Loop: Why confidence is an outcome of doing the work, not a prerequisite for starting it.
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Maxwell’s Law of the Mirror: Understanding that you must see value in yourself to add value to yourself. If you aren’t growing, it’s likely because you haven’t yet seen your own potential as possible.
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Action Cures Fear: A breakdown of the F.E.A.R. acronym (False Evidence Appearing Real) and how even the smallest step forward can quell anxiety.
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The Big Mo: How to use micro-momentum to make large, intimidating goals feel manageable and achievable.
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Internal Validation: Why shifting from seeking external “likes” to building internal evidence of growth makes you unshakeable at home and in the office.
“Waiting for confidence before you start is like waiting to feel warm before you start the fire. The confidence you’re looking for is hiding behind the actions you’re currently avoiding.”
Actionable Homework:
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The Micro-Promise: Set one “Micro-Promise” today—a task so small it is literally impossible to fail (e.g., reading one page of a book or putting on your gym shoes). Keep that promise to start rebuilding your self-trust.
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Audit Your “Lid”: Identify one area where you’ve been saying “I’m not ready.” Ask yourself: Is this a fact, or is it just “False Evidence Appearing Real”? Take one 5-minute action in that direction today.