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Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain

Confidence Is A Choice

May 17, 2024
Guest Georges St-Pierre, UFC Hall of Famer, shares insights on confidence as a choice and behavior. The episode emphasizes acting confidently, body language, and positive self-talk for building true confidence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Confidence is a behavior and choice, not just a feeling.
  • Success in performance is linked to controlling controllables like self-talk and preparation.

Deep dives

Confidence is a Behavior, Not a Feeling

Confidence, often misunderstood as a feeling, is actually a behavior and a choice. Rather than waiting to feel confident, individuals should act confidently through their body language and self-talk. An example shared involves UFC Hall of Famer Georges St. Pierre, who learned to act confidently rather than merely trying to feel that way. By focusing on controllables, preparation, and confident behavior, individuals can enhance their performance.

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