Have you ever tried to start something new, only to be paralyzed by the fear of failure and crippled with anxiety about adding one more thing to your plate?

You are far from alone. Part of that fear & anxiety comes from a lack of confidence – in yourself, your knowledge, and your ability to succeed. And while society has deemed it necessary to have confidence when beginning a new venture, I think it’s total bullshit.

Join me on this episode of The Shinah Show as I share the story of one of my students having the COURAGE (not the confidence) to go from feeling like a complete imposter, to a “just go for it” mentality – all in ONE YEAR’S time! We’ll dive into:

• Confidence vs. Courage – and why courage trumps confidence when starting a new venture every time
• How to build up your courage & fuel your drive to continue
• Why the daily grind of life can cause us to underestimate what can be done in a year’s time
• How to feel the fear, but do it anyway and use the community around you advantageously

I hope this inspires you to GO FOR IT in 2025 so this time next year, you can be your happiest and best self!

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