You Can Too with James Brackin IV #185: 8 Habits Destroying Your Confidence
Aug 29, 2023
Discover the 8 habits that can destroy your confidence, including conformity, playing it safe, comparison, avoiding responsibility, and people-pleasing. Learn strategies to break free and boost confidence by aligning decisions with your desires.
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Authenticity Is The Root Of Confidence
- Authenticity builds self-esteem because confidence comes from living in alignment with your true desires.
- James Brackin explains he prefers a lifestyle business that allows freedom (golf Wednesdays, enjoyable clients) rather than maximum revenue.
Take Calculated Risks To Grow Confidence
- Stop playing it safe and take calculated risks that align with your ambitions.
- James recounts investing in coaching at 17 on a payment plan as an example of choosing growth over comfort.
Choose Discipline Over Instant Gratification
- Avoid instant gratification; choose discipline to make meaningful progress.
- James keeps a sign saying "if you want an easy life you have to do hard things" and ties confidence to following through on tough tasks.