ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How Do You Get Confidence When Starting Something New?
This is a question I'm currently asking myself as I take lead in a new project tackling a new industry.
Why do I always need evidence before I do new pursuits despite not having evidence in the first place? How do I build meaningful blind faith? How can an alter ego help?
Recorded on June 9, 2025
English
United States
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