Hi there,
Have you ever waited to feel more confident before making an important decision?
Perhaps it was a career opportunity, a difficult conversation, a personal change, or simply something you knew you needed to do.
You considered the possibilities. You questioned yourself. You waited for the uncertainty to disappear.
But it didn't.
Here's something I've come to appreciate over the years:
Confidence doesn't always come before action. Sometimes it develops through the decisions we make and what we learn afterward.
My name is Ermay Duran.
I've spent much of my professional life in basketball, working across coaching, player development, and international scouting.
But the experiences that have shaped my thinking extend well beyond sport.
Growing up between different countries, serving in the military, navigating professional opportunities, and working with people under pressure taught me that preparation alone doesn't eliminate uncertainty.
What matters is how we recognize situations, consider our options, and respond.
And that led me to an idea I've been developing for some time.
Next Within.
It's a new, independent project dedicated to making personal growth more practical, accessible, and meaningful.
Not another collection of motivational slogans.
Not a promise that life becomes easy if we simply think positively.
Instead, I want to explore the questions that help us understand ourselves and make more purposeful decisions.
Here's one question you can try today:
Think of something you've been postponing.
Now ask yourself:
What is one small, thoughtful action I could take without needing to know the entire outcome?
You don't need to rush into anything. Sometimes the most meaningful progress begins by recognizing what has been keeping you still.
I've also recently published the first Next Within digital workbook:
The Confidence Reset
A practical 36-page guide featuring real-life reflections, exercises, and a structured approach to navigating uncertainty.
It's available for €4.95 if you'd like to explore it.
Discover the workbook:
https://zylvie.com/nextwithin/p/the-confidence-reset
And if these kinds of conversations resonate with you, I'd love to invite you to follow Next Within as it develops.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readnextwithin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/next-within/
Digital bookstore: https://zylvie.com/nextwithin
I'll continue sharing practical reflections on confidence, adaptability, decision-making, and navigating change.
Thank you for reading.
Remember, you don't need to have every answer before taking a meaningful next step.
Warm regards,
Ermay Duran
Founder, Next Within
Make your next move meaningful.
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