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S1 E7: Confidence and Self-trust

July 21, 2026 · 8 min

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Confidence is something most athletes think they need more of.

But it doesn’t always show up when they want it to.

It can feel strong one moment and gone the next.

In this episode, we explore why confidence feels inconsistent—and why trying to create it directly often doesn’t work.

We also look at the difference between confidence and self-trust, and why self-trust may be one of the most important foundations of long-term performance.

Because what matters most isn’t whether you feel confident.

It’s whether you can trust yourself to keep showing up when confidence fluctuates.

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