“You don’t need to feel confident to take the first step”

“Confidence is a byproduct of action. A lot of people think, ‘Oh, I need to be confident, then I’ll get started.’ But actually, confidence comes after you start and take action, the more confidence you build. The feeling of readiness, I often say, is an illusion.

“What you’re actually looking for is control. So, confident people know that it’s not about talent. And especially when you’re looking at with money, it’s not about being naturally smart or being naturally good at Confidence is a byproduct of action. A lot of people think, “Oh, I need to be confident, then I’ll get started.” But actually, confidence comes after you start and take action, the more confidence you build.

“The feeling of readiness, I often say, is an illusion. What you’re actually looking for is control. So, confident people know that it’s not about talent. And especially when you’re looking at with money, it’s not about being naturally smart or being naturally good at self-doubt, and doing it anyways.”