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Episode Summary:
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. In this episode, Amanda shares one of the simplest, most transformative games you’ll ever play: Prove It.

This powerful practice stops procrastination in it's tracks, flips your inner critic on its head, and gives you a practical way to grow confidence step by step. Whether you’re chasing a dream, facing a tough setback, or tired of looping in self-doubt — this episode will show you how to move from theory to proof.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why confidence isn’t inherited — it’s a skill you can train
• The “sticky middle” — where most people get stuck and how to move through it
• The PROVE framework: Pause & Play, Reveal, Outline, Validate, Expand
• How to test your stories (especially about time) and discover what’s really true
• Why failure is never the enemy — stagnation is
• How to stop chasing approval and start building self-trust

Key Quotes:

• “Confidence doesn’t come from thinking about it. It comes from proving it.” — Amanda Wirtz
• “This dream is real, and I will not abandon myself.” — Amanda Wirtz
• “You can like that you spent your life living. That you didn’t abandon yourself or your dreams. That you didn’t waste your one wild, sacred life suffocating under a blanket of lies.” — Amanda Wirtz
• “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Companion Practices Mentioned:

• Journal your story and reframe it
• Audit your environment (music, light, clutter, tools)
• Set timers to test your “time” story
• Invite an accountability partner
• Practice failing on purpose — and like yourself anyway
• Plus: voice notes, micro-dares, Ta-Da log, anchor phrases, body resets, future-you check-ins, and more

Call to Action:
Don’t just listen — play the game.
Take one story, one step, and prove it to yourself.

And don’t keep this to yourself. Share this episode with a friend, family member, or teammate. Challenge each other to outgrow the lies, outlive the fear, and reach for the dreams that matter. Then jump.

Resources & Links:

• See my kitchen remodel (yes, where this podcast is recorded!) at joligdesigns.com/blueandwhitekitchen
• Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn
  and Instagram
• Companion Journal (coming soon!)

✨ Until next time, this is Amanda Wirtz celebrating your highest and most important choice — Who you are Choosing to Be.