“Confidence Isn't a Feeling, It's a Choice”
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Title: The Confidence Gap
Author: Russ Harris
Category: Psychology & Human Behavior, Motivation & Self-Improvement, Personal Growth, Career Growth
Ever feel like you're waiting to be confident before you take a leap? Russ Harris says that's backwards. We chat about ACT, defusing thoughts, and why courage beats comfort every time.
Sam and Sophie unpack the Confidence Gap, the chasm between who you are and who you want to be. They walk through the three ACT skills—defusion, expansion, and connection—that help you break the cycle of avoidance. Then they explore the Values-Based Action Cycle and a four-step process for dealing with self-doubt in the moment.
If you've been stuck in the 'once I feel ready, I'll do it' trap, this episode names what's actually happening and gives you a way out. The takeaway: confidence isn't a feeling that precedes action; it's a byproduct of action.
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Chapters
00:00The Myth of Waiting for Confidence01:24The Confidence Cycle and ACT Skills01:59Defusion, Expansion, and Connection03:16Values-Based Action and Committed Action04:03Dealing with Self-Doubt and Inner Critic05:37Takeaway: Courage Over Comfort
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