Confidence isn’t about waiting for fear or self-doubt to disappear before you take action.
It’s about building the evidence, doing the preparation, and learning how to move forward while the fear and hesitation are still there.
In the next few episodes on The Edge of Possible, we’re bringing you a series of mashups with some of the best bits from the most popular episodes this year.
In this special mashup, you’ll hear from four brilliant minds: Juan Bendana, Jim Keyes, Valentina Primo, and John Hagel.
Together, we explore confidence, fear, and self-doubt from every angle, giving you practical reframes to bypass your limits and step into your next level of growth.
In This Episode, You Will Learn
- The single word mindset shift that turns failure into temporary feedback.
- How to reprogram your “caveman brain” to bypass fear and act from your prefrontal cortex.
- The difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy, and why both are required for true confidence.
- How shifting your focus to a purpose bigger than yourself eliminates imposter syndrome.
- The three pillars to move beyond future-based fear: open-ended narratives, the passion of the explorer, and impact platforms.
- Why confident people actually experience more self-doubt than anyone else.
- Plus much more…
What We Discuss:
- 00:00:00 – Episode Introduction
- 00:00:34 – Why Confidence Matters
- 00:02:02 – Self Doubt at Every Level
- 00:04:12 – The Power of Yet
- 00:05:59 – Fear of Judgment
- 00:09:37 – Esteem Versus Efficacy
- 00:12:23 – Comparison and Standards Trap
- 00:14:42 – Don’t Mind What Happens
- 00:17:25 – Metacognition and Caveman Brain
- 00:20:10 – Pilot Training Fear Lessons
- 00:24:06 – Knowledge and Faith Tools
- 00:29:31 – Energy Frequency and Self Talk
- 00:31:33 – Preparation and Learning Mindset
- 00:33:03 – Imposter Syndrome Cycles
- 00:34:07 – Stop Trying to Fit
- 00:35:54 – Purpose Over Problems
- 00:38:05 – Help Goes Both Ways
- 00:40:02 – Launching the Mission
- 00:41:48 – Summit on the Brink
- 00:44:33 – Confidence to Figure It Out
- 00:46:04 – Letters and Reference Points
- 00:50:32 – Fear and Future Threats
- 00:54:15 – Three Pillars Beyond Fear
- 00:57:16 – Explorer Passion and Curiosity
- 1:00:18 – Platforms for Learning Together
- 1:02:24 – Final Takeaways and Thanks
Show Notes
Connect With The Guests:
- Juan Bendana: juanbendana.com
- Jim Keyes: jameskeyes.com
- Valentina Primo: startupswithoutborders.com
- John Hagel: johnhagel.com
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