The Mindset and Discipline to Build a Brand and Business

Origins

Understanding the origins of self-doubt is crucial for overcoming it. Lewis Howes and Julie Richard discuss how early experiences shape our self-perception and lead to layers of doubt. Lewis identifies three main fears—success, failure, and judgment—that contribute to self-doubt 1. Julie shares her struggle with fear of judgment, which started in grade six and has persisted into adulthood 1. Lewis emphasizes the importance of addressing these fears to eliminate self-doubt and pursue one's goals 2.

It's layers of self-doubt, like going back to... it's layers of stuff that you had to unload. And that's what it is. I have layers of doubt.

--- Julie Richard

Lewis plans to focus his next book on helping people eliminate self-doubt by understanding these fears 2.

   

Impacts

Self-doubt can significantly impact various aspects of life, from relationships to career decisions. Lewis Howes explains that self-doubt often prevents people from leaving toxic relationships or pursuing new opportunities due to fear of rejection or failure 2. Jackie Morey shares her struggle to balance her roles as a wife, mother, and coach, doubting whether she can maintain this balance without neglecting her priorities 2. Lewis highlights that while resources can be a factor, self-doubt remains a significant barrier 3.

I think a lot of us are held back from not believing in enough in ourselves, and so we doubt ourselves.

--- Lewis Howes

Jackie acknowledges that while she generally believes in herself, occasional doubts still arise, particularly regarding resource management 3.

   

Strategies

Effective strategies to combat self-doubt involve understanding and addressing the underlying fears. Lewis Howes suggests that acknowledging the fear of judgment, success, and failure is the first step 1. Julie Richard discusses her fear of judgment and how it prevents her from putting herself out there, despite knowing that judgment is inevitable 1. Lewis encourages focusing on meaningful actions and believing in oneself to overcome these fears 1.

People are going to judge you either way. They're judging you right now. So you're already being judged. You might as well do something meaningful.

--- Lewis Howes

Lewis plans to address these fears in his upcoming book, aiming to help people eliminate self-doubt and achieve their goals 2.