The New Rules Podcast

E103: Belief Is a Skill: How to Build It, Test It, and Live It


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In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri dive into one of the most overlooked forces shaping our lives: belief.

Not blind optimism. Not hype. But the deep, internal conviction that fuels calling, direction, resilience, and identity.

Starting with Winston Churchill's outrageous belief at 19 that he would one day save England, the conversation unpacks how belief forms, why it wavers, and how you can build it in your own life. Adrian opens up about his lifelong struggle with self-belief, how ADHD shaped his confidence, and the role others played in helping him see what he couldn't see in himself.

They explore:

  • Why belief often looks irrational from the outside.

  • The tension between bold belief and foolishness.

  • How belief anchors identity, especially in seasons of doubt.

  • Why those with strong belief often experience deep lows.

  • How belief in others (kids, spouse, team) shapes their future.

  • Why calling needs both conviction and evidence.

  • The role of time in confirming or correcting your belief.

  • How to choose belief when the evidence isn't there yet.

This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply human—helping you understand how belief works and what it will take to become who you're designed to be.

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