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You Don't Lack Confidence - You Misunderstand What Confidence Is

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Most people think confidence means feeling ready before you act. That's completely wrong, and this misconception keeps capable people stuck for years.

Real confidence isn't about knowing what you're doing - it's about believing you'll figure it out. I went from being one of two employees to leading a team of 100+ people in under two years. Did I know what I was doing? Absolutely not. But I had the confidence to try anyway.

What this episode breaks down:

  • Why "fake it till you make it" misses the point entirely
  • The difference between confidence and competence (most people confuse them)
  • Why waiting to feel ready guarantees you'll never start
  • How rejection actually builds confidence instead of destroying it
  • Why smart people often struggle with confidence more than others

    • The brutal truth: Every successful person you admire was making it up as they went along. The only difference is they started before they felt ready.

    Key insight from the episode: "Real confidence isn't knowing ahead of time. It's believing in yourself and believing that with enough time, you'll figure it out."

    Original YouTube video: https://youtu.be/BgdbS7Yt5so

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    First Step EntrepreneurBy Art Harrison