Ep 7 The Evolution of Self Belief: From Youthful Ambition to Creative Resilience

Self-belief: does it fade, evolve, or just get buried under a lifetime of toil? In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn explore the shifting nature of self-belief and its vital role in creative work. From childhood embarrassments to the ambitious confidence of youth, they reflect on how our inner drive changes with age. Drawing inspiration from icons like Alicia Keys, David Bowie, and Maya Angelou, they delve into fighting for self-belief, redefining it over time, and why doing the work is key to keeping it alive.

03:40 - Early Confidence and Childhood Criticism
Reflections on how childhood experiences, like school bullying, shape our self-belief and confidence.

07:39 - The Difference Between Confidence and Self-Belief
Exploring how self-belief evolves over time and its distinction from confidence.

15:24 - Youthful Ambition vs. Adult Realities
How the clarity of youthful ambition contrasts with the complexities of adult responsibilities.

19:42 - Fighting for Self-Belief
Steven Pressfield’s insight on maintaining self-belief through daily action and doing the work.

25:09 - Permission to Be Great
Alicia Keys’ philosophy on self-validation and pushing beyond external expectations.

29:38 - Self-Belief as an Artist’s Identity
How icons like David Bowie and Prince intertwined self-belief with their artistic vision.

34:24 - Redefining and Reclaiming Self-Belief
Adapting self-belief as we age, with insights from Maya Angelou and Brené Brown.

37:42 - Conclusion
Final thoughts on reconnecting with self-belief and embracing creativity through self-compassion.
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