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 “Welcome to the *Year of Profit*

podcast, the place where we talk about building wealth in every part of your life—financially, mentally, and emotionally. I’m your host, Joe Shortridge, and today we’re diving into a topic that every single one of us has struggled with at some point: **confidence and self-worth.**

Now, if you’ve ever walked into a room and felt like you weren’t good enough, or you’ve held yourself back from opportunities because of self-doubt, then this episode is for you. We’re going to talk about **proven, real-world strategies to build confidence, boost your self-worth, and step into your power.**

So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s start rewriting the story you’ve been telling yourself.”

 SEGMENT 1: Understanding Confidence & Self-Worth

* Define **confidence**: trusting your ability to handle situations.

* Define **self-worth**: the belief that you *deserve* love, respect, and success.

* Psychology piece: how childhood, failures, and comparison can erode self-worth.

Childhood experiences like abuse or neglect create negative self-perceptions, while repeated failures foster feelings of inadequacy. These internal issues are amplified by social comparisons, particularly in the age of social media, leading to persistent self-criticism and diminished self-worth. Over time, this cycle erodes confidence, creating deeply ingrained negative beliefs that can only be countered through self-compassion, challenging negative thoughts, and focusing on personal strengths and achievements.

* Message: “Confidence is not the absence of fear—it’s the decision to move forward anyway.”

 

 SEGMENT 2: Proven Ways to Build Confidence

1. **Master Small Wins**

   * Do one thing daily outside your comfort zone.

   * Build momentum by stacking little victories.

   * Example: speaking up in a meeting, trying a new workout, introducing yourself to someone new.

2. **Body Language & Physiology**

   * How posture, eye contact, and tone of voice change your self-perception.

   * Practical: “Power poses” for 2 minutes before an interview or presentation.

3. **Skill Building = Confidence**

   * Confidence grows when competence grows.

   * Example: Learning public speaking, money management, or fitness habits.

4. **Speak Kindly to Yourself**

   * Replacing self-criticism with affirmations.

   * Give the audience a sample affirmation: “I am capable. I am learning. I am enough.”

 

 SEGMENT 3: Building Self-Worth

1. **Stop the Comparison Trap**

   * Social media vs. reality.

   * Ask: “Am I comparing my behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel?”

2. **Set Boundaries**

   * Self-worth grows when you stop saying yes to everything.

   * Example: protecting your time, energy, and relationships.

3. **Practice Gratitude**

   * Daily gratitude journaling rewires the brain to focus on strengths.

   * Ask listeners to write 3 things tonight that they appreciate about themselves.

4. **Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection**

   * Reframe failures as feedback.

   * Story: A well-known figure who failed repeatedly before succeeding (e.g., J.K. Rowling, Thomas Edison).

Walt Disney

had his first animation company go bankrupt and was fired from a newspaper for lacking imagination before creating Disneyland and Mickey Mouse.

Stephen King

faced rejection from publishers before finding success, many times

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 SEGMENT 4: Exercises & Takeaways

 

* **The Mirror Exercise:** Every morning, say one thing you love about yourself in the mirror.

* **Confidence Journal:** Write down one win every night.

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