Confidence doesn’t transfer perfectly, but it grows each time you start over. Sean Barnes shares how facing fear in new domains proves it’s never as big as it seems, and why every restart builds lasting growth.

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 250 | 10.07.2025

Episode Title: How To Build Confidence

Key Moments

0:00 - Navigating new challenges and setting goals

2:02 - Transitioning into leadership and skill development

4:03 - Selling ideas and expanding leadership responsibilities

5:27 - Embracing entrepreneurship and overcoming initial hurdles

6:21 - Building domain-specific confidence and resilience

Key Takeaways

1. Confidence is domain-specific, but skills and experiences from one area can bleed over and help you succeed in new challenges.
2. Starting over in new domains can be intimidating, but it provides valuable learning and growth opportunities that build long-term confidence.
3. Fear is often exaggerated in our minds, and pushing through it reveals that it's not as daunting as it seems, enabling personal and professional growth.

Host: Sean Barnes

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