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What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with but something you earn by taking action before you feel ready?

 What if fear isn’t a sign to stop, but an invitation to step forward anyway?

In this episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Devin Gonzalez for a grounded and empowering conversation about mindset, self-belief, and what it truly means to bet on yourself. From teaching martial arts as a teenager to building a six-figure personal training business and eventually launching a fitness franchise, Devin shares the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to growth, leadership, and success.

Together, Amanda and Devin explore why imposter syndrome is rooted in perception rather than reality, how fear often disguises itself as logic, and why seeing someone else succeed is proof, not pressure. The conversation weaves through fitness, business, and life, revealing how progress is built through small, intentional steps and why mindset is both the beginning and the end of every transformation.

💡 In this episode, listeners will discover:

🔥 Why confidence is built after action... not before
🧠 How fear shows up as hesitation, overthinking, and “being realistic”
🚫 Why saying no without explanation is one of the most freeing skills
💭 How to reframe imposter syndrome as a self-limiting belief
🏋️ Why fitness, business, and personal growth follow the same progression model
📈 The difference between wanting success and committing to it
⏳ Why time is the most valuable currency and how to protect it
🌱 How small, consistent wins create lasting momentum
🧩 Why mindset shapes both what’s possible and what feels unreachable

⏰ Timeline Summary

[2:10] Devin shares his core values and the importance of creating impact
 [6:45] Why learning to say no is essential for protecting time and energy
 [11:30] Childhood experiences, trying every sport, and early confidence lessons
 [18:20] The mindset shift that changed everything: facing fear head on
 [24:50] Teaching martial arts at 13 and discovering leadership early
 [32:40] Choosing passion over the “safe” career path
 [40:10] Imposter syndrome, masterminds, and realizing your voice still matters
 [48:30] “Common sense is only common to the person who knows it”
 [55:20] Why mindset determines what feels possible
 [1:03:45] Fitness advice that applies to life and business: start small
 [1:21:40] Legacy, impact, and why giving 100% matters

If someone in your life is standing at the edge of a leap, this episode might be exactly what they need. 💛

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