Fuel Your Confidence

Say YES Before You Feel Ready (Because "Ready" Is a Lie)


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In this solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most powerful confidence tools I’ve ever learnt: saying yes before even when you don't feel ready.

I share the real, raw stories that shaped me - from completely blanking out on stage at the New York Comedy Club to winging my very first MC gig with shaky knees and a whole lot of adrenaline.

You’ll hear:

  • Why “readiness” is a myth that holds us back
  • What I have learnt in moments of total panic
  • The difference between fear and excitement (they feel the same!)
  • My go-to breathing technique to calm nerves instantly
  • Four confidence boosters you can use right now

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to take the leap… it's right now!

I hope this episode gives you the nudge you need to trust yourself, take action, and discover what’s waiting on the other side of “yes.”

TIME STAMPS

[02:30] Theme: Say yes before you're ready because readiness is a myth.

[04:15] NYC stand-up story: I blanked on stage and forgot everything.

[07:15] Turning point: One breath and a friend's face brought it all back.

[08:10] Lessons learnt: Presence, recovery, trust, and connection.

[09:30] First MC gig: I said yes with zero experience and figured it out along the way.

[11:30] Panic turned to possibility; and confidence came through action.

[12:45] 4-2-4 breathing tool to calm nerves and regain control.

[15:20] Celebrate your micro-wins when you show up without feeling ready.

[16:20] Confidence doesn’t arrive first. It follows courageous action.

[17:45] Real growth happens in sweaty, shakey, messy moments.

[19:50] Fear and excitement feel the same — it’s all about the label we give them!

[20:40] What are you delaying until you feel ready?

[22:00] Quick confidence tips

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Fuel Your ConfidenceBy Jordana Borensztajn