

Tom Bilyeu on Overcoming Struggles with Confidence | AMA
Aug 11, 2025
Tom dives into the vital link between confidence and competence, tackling low self-esteem in social situations. He discusses how mastery of skills and self-care can elevate self-assurance. Embracing uncertainty emerges as crucial for growth, while feedback can transform doubt into development. Journeying through storytelling, Tom emphasizes its power to combat self-doubt and foster community. Trusting oneself is essential, as is building self-worth separate from outside opinions, driving home the importance of nutrition in personal development.
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Confidence Follows Competence
- Tom Bilyeu says confidence grows from developing real competence in something that matters to you.
- Practice and progress create the internal proof that drives lasting confidence.
Fake It Physiologically
- Tom Bilyeu says adopt confident body language like standing tall and holding your shoulders back.
- Physical cues prime your brain and can jumpstart confidence while you build competence.
Earn Credibility Through Daily Habits
- Tom Bilyeu earned credibility with himself through consistent diet and exercise choices.
- Daily small wins reinforce control over behavior and boost self-image and confidence.