Hey guys, as I was diving into some material for the courses Iām setting up, I came across something that hit home for me in a BIG way. Itās something that shaped my own journey, and I felt compelled to share because itās real.
š” Confidence is built through small wins. Discipline naturally follows. But even bigger than that? Identity. And identity is EVERYTHING when it comes to confidence and keeping promises to yourself.
I remember watching a UFC documentary on Conor McGregor before his downfallāback when he had a strong self-identity. He didnāt even realize it, but he was basically explaining how building strong habits reinforces good dopamine responses š. And thatās the keyāunderstanding how much control you truly have over your mind.
I can speak on this firsthand. As a college student grinding through 4 hours of daily transportation, hitting the gym every day, studying meticulously, and still making time for things like this community⦠š„ It builds a stack of evidence. I donāt need to convince myself who I amāI have PROOF. Or as Chris Williamson says, a āfolder of evidenceā that backs up my identity.
š So hereās my challenge to you: What small wins are YOU stacking today? Drop one thing youāre committing to in the commentsāletās build that folder together. šŖā¬ļø
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