The gap between who we are and who we could be often comes down to one thing: confidence. Not the flashy, surface level kind that masquerades as arrogance, but the genuine, earned self-belief that propels us forward when doubt feels overwhelming.
Juan Bandana's journey from rock bottom – broke, overweight, and sleeping on a friend's couch – to becoming an international speaker and author reveals a truth we desperately need to hear: confidence isn't something that magically appears when we're "ready." It's built systematically through intentional choices and consistent action.
Juan goes over his four-step confidence cycle which provides a practical framework anyone can implement immediately. While most advice focuses solely on taking action, Juan reveals why this approach fails: it doesn't account for lack of energy or fear. The true cycle begins with generating energy, which facilitates courage, which enables action, which provides proof that reinforces the entire process. Most people never build confidence because they're simply too tired at their current level to pursue the next one.
Perhaps most compelling is Juan's assertion that confidence has nothing to do with personality type. Research shows no correlation between extroversion and confidence liberating news for introverts who've been told they lack a crucial ingredient for success. The quiet, thoughtful leader who speaks with conviction can be every bit as impactful as the naturally gregarious one.
Whether you're building a business, pursuing creative work, or simply wanting to show up more authentically in your relationships, this episode offers both the inspiration and tactical guidance to build unshakable self-belief from the inside out. Your future self is waiting and with the right approach to confidence, you can bridge the gap between who you are and who you're meant to become.

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Website: https://www.juanbendana.com/

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If you felt something shift inside you today… hold that. Honor it.

This is how we rise — one choice, one voice, one brave breath at a time.

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I’ll see you in the next episode. And until then… stay rising.