✨ Building Confidence Through Preparation and Hard Work

Alex Hormozi explains he feels confident about his book. He writes many drafts and spends two years working hard. He practices his talks daily. He prepares well, so he feels ready no matter what happens.

-- ✍️ Prioritize relentless refinement in your work.

🎤 Practice extensively for effective presentations.
- 🪞 Achieve confidence through thorough preparation.

Preparation Leads to Unshakable Confidence

In the video "How I’m So Confident" from Alex Hormozi, the reason that I feel confident about this book that's coming out is I wrote 19 drafts of the book, four full rewrites end to end, and it's six hours a day from 6 a.m. until noon every day for two years to get this book to where it is now. When I was done with the book, I was like there's nothing else I can do to this. I can't make it simpler, I can't make it shorter, I can't cut it, I can't add a visual that I should have added; it's done. To a similar degree with the presentation that I have, I gave myself this framework of like, okay, if I were to speak in front of 10,000 people, I would probably spend a good amount of time prepping the presentation to make sure it was good; I only speak in front of 500 to 1,000. Every single day, I do a full draft, say the presentation in my head, and then I do a second run where I say it out loud and I record it. After I record it, I play the recording with the slides up and I fix every slide where I stumble or there's something that should be there, or a visual, and I keep going until there's not much else I can do to it. Then when I get up there, it doesn't matter if the tech doesn't work or if the book shopping page doesn't work or whatever it is, because I'll be able to step off stage and look in the mirror and be like, you did everything you could.

Every effort you put in today shapes your confidence for tomorrow. Committing to practice and refining your work builds a foundation that supports you in any challenge. Mastery comes from relentless preparation and honesty with yourself.

In his discussion, Hormozi illustrates that unwavering confidence arises from meticulous preparation and relentless effort. His experience of drafting and rewriting his book demonstrates how investing time and energy builds a solid foundation for self-assurance. By treating preparation as paramount—practicing daily and refining his approach—he showcases a vital component: knowing you’ve done everything you could to succeed. This mindset not only enhances performance but also alleviates anxiety, leading to genuine confidence. Reflect on your strategies for preparation in the comments below and how they’ve helped you feel more assured in your endeavors.

Now, take a moment to share your thoughts on how preparation has influenced your confidence. Keep your response between 25 to 100 words. Additionally, engage with at least two comments from your peers, and like three insightful contributions that resonate with you!

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