Chapter
The Danger in Chasing Confidence and Comfort
1:39:35 - 1:46:38 (07:02)
Waiting for a sense of security or confidence can lead to a never-ending cycle of constantly upping the ante and never being truly satisfied. Instead of relying on confidence, it's important to take action and embrace discomfort to achieve success.
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The speaker advises that if one spends too much time agonizing over a decision, they probably shouldn't do it.
1:39:35 - 1:43:01 (03:25)
decision-making
Summary
The speaker advises that if one spends too much time agonizing over a decision, they probably shouldn't do it. Additionally, making a decision and changing one's mind later is okay, and the anxiety surrounding a decision is often more difficult than the outcome.
ChapterThe Danger in Chasing Confidence and Comfort
Episode#544: How to Design a Life — Debbie Millman (Repost)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Confidence is overrated and waiting for it before taking action can lead to an endless cycle of never feeling satisfied.
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Confidence
Summary
Confidence is overrated and waiting for it before taking action can lead to an endless cycle of never feeling satisfied. Setting unrealistic standards for ourselves only delays progress and success.