New Mindset, Who Dis? 761 - The secret to having more audacity
Dec 18, 2025
The discussion dives into the science behind audacity and how it boosts performance and fosters genuine confidence. Listeners learn to reframe nerves as signs of readiness rather than inadequacy. By acting boldly, individuals build confidence through action, as highlighted by self-perception theory. The episode also explores how reconsidering stress can transform challenges into opportunities. Practical advice encourages listeners to focus on the stories their actions create, prompting a shift in mindset towards audacious living.
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Relabel Stress As Preparation
- Reinterpret nervous physiological signals as preparation, not failure.
- Case Kenny explains that stress reappraisal turns 'I'm not ready' into performance fuel.
Act On Activation, Don't Wait It Out
- Don't suppress nerves; rename them as activation and proceed.
- Case Kenny advises using the body's energy as a green light to act now, not a red light to wait.
Action Creates Confidence
- Confidence is built by observing your own bold actions, not by pre-feeling it.
- Case Kenny cites self-perception theory showing action produces belief.