In this episode, I break down one of the biggest misconceptions about confidence: it doesn’t come from success, certainty, or feeling ready. It’s built through follow-through, especially when things feel uncomfortable.

I explore why avoidance often masquerades as logic for high performers, how fear actually strengthens when we dodge discomfort, and why confidence quietly erodes when self-trust is compromised.

This conversation is about rebuilding confidence from the inside out by doing the hard things, consistently and with integrity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:     

Confidence is built through follow-through, not success

Avoidance strengthens fear rather than reducing it

Confidence is retrospective — it comes after you survive discomfort

Self-trust is the foundation of lasting confidence

Avoidance is often about protecting identity, not avoiding tasks

Small, repeated exposures to discomfort build resilience

Integrity matters more than intensity when building confidence

Doing things imperfectly still counts as progress

Your nervous system needs proof, not pressure

One intentional discomfort a day compounds self-trust

Links and Resources:

Follow Terri-Ann Richards: https://terriannrichards.com/

The Happy Stack Newsletter: https://happystack.substack.com/

Success Takes Courage Book: https://a.co/d/dgOqpbj

Becoming the Eight Percent Book: https://a.co/d/gcqxerH

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