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Confidence and Pain Points
08:50 - 19:27 (10:37)
The only way to build confidence is through evidence-based actions, and to do that, people need to identify their pain points, which are deeper and more meaningful than just surface-level desires. This book's chapter one explores the idea of pain points as they relate to building confidence.
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The true motivation for change lies in embracing your deep pain points, such as loneliness or fear of aging, rather than surface level desires such as wanting to be more toned.
08:50 - 10:38 (01:48)
Summary
The true motivation for change lies in embracing your deep pain points, such as loneliness or fear of aging, rather than surface level desires such as wanting to be more toned. Author James Smith explores this concept and its relationship to confidence in his book.
ChapterConfidence and Pain Points
EpisodeE174: James Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Confidence is not built solely through affirmations or self-talk.
10:38 - 15:43 (05:05)
Summary
Confidence is not built solely through affirmations or self-talk. It is important to use evidence-based approaches to enhance confidence and predict success.
ChapterConfidence and Pain Points
EpisodeE174: James Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Society doesn't encourage confidence, which is essential for innovation.
15:43 - 17:09 (01:26)
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Society doesn't encourage confidence, which is essential for innovation. In a study, people who were told they had a gene mutation that would hinder their oxygen turnover actually performed better than those who weren't told.
ChapterConfidence and Pain Points
EpisodeE174: James Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Manifestation can be dangerous if people solely rely on it without taking any action.
17:09 - 19:27 (02:18)
Summary
Manifestation can be dangerous if people solely rely on it without taking any action. It's essential to instill a belief in ourselves to achieve our goals, but we should not let it replace actual efforts.