The Confidence Myth: Why Confiden...
The Confidence Myth: Why Confidence Comes After Action
The Fundamentals of Fitness by Alison Berrisford
S2 · E9
Jun 22, 2026
23:43
Episode notes

"I'll start when I feel more confident."

It's one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves.

We think confidence is the thing we need before we join the gym, start running, work with a coach, or make a change.

But what if confidence doesn't come before action?

What if confidence is built because of action?

In this episode of The Fundamentals of Fitness, Alison breaks down the confidence myth and explains why waiting to feel ready might be the very thing holding you back.

You'll learn:

Why most people misunderstand confidence

The difference between confidence and experience

How confidence is built through evidence

The Confidence Loop

Why comparison destroys confidence

How athletes build confidence over time

Practical ways to become more confident starting today

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