Julien Blanc | The Vault Insane CONFIDENCE Tricks (No Anxious Person Should Ignore)
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Nov 11, 2024 Unlocking true confidence starts with shedding the fear of losing parental approval. Discover how performing for others drains authenticity and breeds resentment. Julien explores early childhood triggers that lead to hiding oneself and examines the noise of a negative inner voice. A unique screaming exercise helps confront inhibitions, proving that being loud doesn’t equal punishment. Learn to embrace applause and compliments without fear, paving the way for deeper inner courage and genuine self-acceptance.
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Dead Poets Society Parable
- Julien references Dead Poets Society to illustrate someone stuck playing a pleasing role to parents.
- He asks whether parental liking is more important than self-liking to spark reflection.
Choosing Authenticity Over Approval
- Julien describes being disowned by his parents when he moved to LA and how that tested his authenticity.
- He chose his path, later repaired the relationship, and warns compromising authenticity breeds resentment.
Disapproval Is Often Imagined
- Most of our fear of disapproval is imagined; people often wait for us to be authentic.
- This means exposing your true self usually attracts acceptance rather than the rejection you expect.
