CONTEXT

"So, you're telling me that every time you thought you couldn't get through something difficult, you did. And now, you're back here thinking you won't succeed? Trust your track record, my friend." — Vex King

That voice in your head can be relentless, can't it?

"You're not ready.” “You'll never pull this off." "Everyone else has it figured out but you."

But here’s the thing.

You have 100% success rate at getting through difficult times. How do I know? Because you’re still here.

We all have an impressive track record of resilience that we conveniently forget exactly when we need to remember it most.

Your brain has a negativity bias that's thousands of years old. It was designed to keep you safe from predators, not to help you conjure up the courage to launch that side hustle.

Here are 3 practical tips to overcome self-doubt:

METHOD

1. Create a "Hard Things" Archive

Open your phone right now and create a note called "I can do hard things."

Every time you overcome a challenge—big or small—add it to this list:

• That tough conversation you finally had

• The impossible project you delivered on time

• The client you won over despite all odds

• The speech you gave even though your knees were shaking

• The time you got rejected and applied again anyway

This isn't about toxic positivity. It's about creating an irrefutable stack of evidence that you are, in fact, someone who can do hard things.

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2. Make Your Wins Undeniable

Your brain is masterful at dismissing your achievements as "luck" or "not that impressive" when you're facing a new challenge.

Combat this by adding tangible proof to your archive:

• Screenshots of positive feedback

• Photos of completed projects

• Voice memos of proud moments

• Emails where someone thanked you for your impact

These become impossible for your brain to dismiss when self-doubt creeps in.

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3. Build a Weekly Reminder System

Set a recurring calendar notification for Monday mornings with this message: "You've overcome everything life has thrown at you so far. 100% success rate."

If you’re in a moment of imposter syndrome, scroll through your "Hard Things" archive for just 2 minutes.

This simple ritual rewires your brain to trust your capabilities instead of your fears.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

The moments you're most proud of rarely came during times of comfort. They came when you pushed through uncertainty, when you did the thing you weren't sure you could do.

Your past victories aren't just memories—they're your most powerful evidence for future success.

The next time you face a challenge that feels insurmountable, remember: this isn't the first impossible thing you've faced. And just like all the others, you'll find a way through this one too.

Much love,

Jade

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