The Confidence Myth: Why You’ll Never Feel Ready (And That’s Actually Good News)

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Confidence is Overrated

Jennifer Certad

14 episodes

1 week ago

If you are tired of waiting to “feel ready” before chasing your dreams, here's your roadmap to taking more action and changing your life. Hosted by Jenny Certad, this podcast will show you why confidence isn’t the starting line, but instead the result of action. Each week, you’ll hear science-backed mindset shifts, practical tools, and real stories that prove your mindset is not fixed; it’s created by what you do and what you say to yourself daily. If you’ve found yourself in a cycle of overthinking, procrastinating, or doubting yourself, this podcast will help you take small, consistent steps toward your goals, so you can stop waiting for permission and start creating the life you want now. Follow along at IG: @jennycertad

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The Confidence Myth: Why You’ll Never Feel Ready (And That’s Actually Good News)

Confidence is Overrated

14 minutes 1 second

1 month ago

The Confidence Myth: Why You’ll Never Feel Ready (And That’s Actually Good News)

If you feel like you're constantly waiting for the "right time", for the perfect plan, for you to be "ready", this episode is a MUST listen.

If you're tired of letting fear dictate your life, you need to hit play.

It's time to stop playing small. It's time to stop holding yourself back. It's time to stop waiting.

In this enlightening episode, Jenny delves into the myth of confidence and emphasizes the importance of taking action before you feel ready, revealing why waiting for ready is what holds you back.

She discusses how courage is built through consistently taking small actions and how confidence is a byproduct of those brave steps.

Learn the Action-Over-Fear framework to help you start, build self-trust, and transform small actions into significant changes.

You will hear how to change your self-talk to cultivate more growth, the neuroscience behind fear & excitement, and why celebrating small wins is so important for taking more action.

Tune in to learn how to shift your mindset and embrace the messy, imperfect journey of personal growth.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Confidence is built through action, not before.
Start before you feel ready to build courage.
Small actions lead to confidence.
Self-trust develops through taking risks.
Courage is more important than waiting for confidence.
Confidence is a byproduct of taking action.
Fear and excitement are processed similarly by the brain.
Change your self-talk to encourage growth.
Celebrate small wins.
Action-Over-Fear framework to overcome fear.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 The Confidence Myth: Embracing Uncertainty

01:34 Building Courage Over Confidence

03:16 Starting Before Feeling Ready

06:48 Neuroscience of Confidence: Understanding Fear and Excitement

08:11 The Confidence Loop

09:58 Action Over Fear: A Practical Framework for Courage

12:21 Creating Confidence: Small Steps to Big Changes

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