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🎯 Stop trying to prove yourself. Start building with purpose.
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Imposter syndrome kills more dreams than failure ever will—but what if it’s not about confidence or competence at all?
In this episode, Tilmon shares how getting fired from a six-figure job led to building a six-figure business in under a year—not by pretending to be perfect, but by getting brutally clear on what mattered. This is the mindset shift that will free you from burnout, self-doubt, and the belief that you’re “not ready yet.”
You’ll walk away with:
A simple way to overcome imposter syndrome starting today
Tilmon’s exact daily structure to avoid burnout and stay productive
The only 3 skills you need to master as a new entrepreneur
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why imposter syndrome kills more dreams than lack of talent
00:28 – The truth: It’s not confidence, it’s clarity
00:49 – Getting fired → building a six-figure business
01:06 – Being “new” ≠ being “unworthy”
01:23 – How Tilmon turned experience into credibility
01:36 – Documenting your journey builds trust
01:55 – The danger of isolation while building
02:12 – Tilmon’s real productivity schedule (7AM–6PM)
02:44 – Rest isn't optional—it’s strategic
02:58 – Build your schedule around your energy, not your ego
03:10 – The 3 skills you actually need to grow a business
03:16 – Storytelling: Explain what you do and why it matters
03:29 – Sales: Solving real problems for real people
03:40 – Systems: If you can’t repeat it, you can’t grow it
03:54 – Small steps silenced self-doubt
04:07 – Start messy. Start anyway. Just don’t quit.
04:25 – Subscribe + get the Late Start Toolkit
Imposter syndrome can be crippling, but the key to overcoming challenges isn't just skill or confidence. Instead, focus on personal growth and gaining clarity to silence that self doubt.
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