Hey , what are you afraid of? Where are you doubting yourself?

Mario Lanzarotti dives into why self-doubt is not a hurdle, but is actually your superpower in his Ted Talk titled “How To Overcome Self Doubt By Telling Others.”

“Self doubt can silence your intuition and steer you away from even finding out what you really, really want.”

Accompanying your self-doubt is loneliness. You’re lonely because you’re afraid. Afraid you’ll fail and people will see you as a failure. Afraid you’ll see yourself as a failure. Everyone else seems to have it together, but you don’t. You’re filled with doubt.

But this is actually your opportunity to succeed! Yes, you may fail. But if you don’t try, there is 0% chance of success. Mario continues with the solution.

“When you have the courage to be vulnerable and reveal your doubts with people you trust, you build a greater sense of trust within yourself.”

By sharing your dreams and self-doubt, you remove the power it has over you. The loneliness of your secret disappears. Fear and doubt will always be a part of the lived human experience, but it doesn’t have to be hidden under fake confidence. Resisting and concealing doubt gives it power over you. When you feel doubt, relabel it as excitement. You’re excited for the opportunity to succeed!

Don't fight against self doubt, as the conflict only gives it power. Embrace, and relabel the doubt. Nerves are really excitement. Self-doubt is really a sign that you're stepping out of your comfort zone.

Be great,

Danny Lehr