Something I always try and remind myself is that the only difference between me and someone doing what I want to be doing is not that they are more talented or capable than I am — it’s that they decided to do it.  They believed in their intention, the why behind what they do and didn't let the how stop them. When I started Studio Cadiz (the architecture & design studio I ran for 3 years), I didn't have more experience, knowledge, money, connections or credibility than anyone else. In fact, I had very little of those things compared to other designers my age, but what I lacked in ability, I made up for in conviction and intention. To this day, I attribute it's success so much more to that than to being a good designer.

The paradox of confidence is that we so often  feel like we need to be the best in order to truly believe in ourselves, but we can't reach that level if we don't have confidence to begin with. So realizing that your confidence comes from your intention and not your ability is a huge unlock because it gives you permission to believe in yourself now, not wait until you're some perfect version of yourself because that doesn't really exist.

This episode is for anyone who finds themselves getting in their own way and sabotaging the thing that's really on their heart because they keep questioning their ability. It's for all my design babes, the freelance creatives and small business owners out there, or anyone trying to pursue something meaningful to them but keeps getting knocked down by self doubt. You will walk away from this episode feeling charged up and ready to just fcking go for it, I promise. 

References in the episode -
Lewis Howes Podcast
The Venice Project Photos

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