Key points

Low-stakes reps are your secret weapon for fear-proofing your brain.

Self-talk should coach, not crush. Criticism kills momentum.

Mistakes are currency, not condemnation, spend them wisely.

We lie to ourselves when it comes to confidence . We act like it’s something people are born with, gliding into rooms like they own the air, resistant to doubt. For the rest of us? We stand by, for that day we “feel equipped.” Unfortunately, that day never just magically comes.

Because confidence isn’t a feeling. It’s a skill. And just like any other skill, you hone it by showing up, fumbling, and rising again.

1. Take Action First and Sit With Your Emotions Later

Your brain can be devious. It tells you to wait until anxiety subsides, until courage emerges, and for that “perfect mo

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