6 Defining Steps: Personal Growth by Overcoming Self Doubt (Episode 179)
Sat Jan 24 2026
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One hallway humiliation. One decision to change. That’s the spark Dr. Jason revisits as he walks us from a scrawny seventh-grader picking up fallen books to a purpose-driven adult who built strength, earned advanced degrees, and learned how to turn self-doubt into momentum. The story isn’t about perfect confidence; it’s about practical steps that help Gen Z and Millennials silence the noise, set goals that matter, and keep moving when the grind gets real.
We unpack a clear six-part framework for finding your inner truth: create space to think, journal without editing, analyze your life story, challenge fake beliefs, trust your intuition with “think before you do,” and practice ongoing self-reflection. Along the way, we talk time management for real life, from swapping time wasters for time savers to using one small morning win, like making your bed, to prime your mind for bigger wins. You’ll hear how discipline becomes a daily choice, how to edit who gets a vote in your life, and how to turn setbacks into data instead of identity.
By the end, you’ll have a simple written plan with four columns—goals, actions, obstacles, and success—so you can measure progress and stay honest about what’s working. Whether you’re navigating school, career pivots, or personal growth, this conversation offers practical motivation, mindset tools, and a grounded path to resilience. If you’re ready to replace self-doubt with intentional action and build a life that reflects your inner truth, press play, take notes, and start today.
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Send us a text One hallway humiliation. One decision to change. That’s the spark Dr. Jason revisits as he walks us from a scrawny seventh-grader picking up fallen books to a purpose-driven adult who built strength, earned advanced degrees, and learned how to turn self-doubt into momentum. The story isn’t about perfect confidence; it’s about practical steps that help Gen Z and Millennials silence the noise, set goals that matter, and keep moving when the grind gets real. We unpack a clear six-part framework for finding your inner truth: create space to think, journal without editing, analyze your life story, challenge fake beliefs, trust your intuition with “think before you do,” and practice ongoing self-reflection. Along the way, we talk time management for real life, from swapping time wasters for time savers to using one small morning win, like making your bed, to prime your mind for bigger wins. You’ll hear how discipline becomes a daily choice, how to edit who gets a vote in your life, and how to turn setbacks into data instead of identity. By the end, you’ll have a simple written plan with four columns—goals, actions, obstacles, and success—so you can measure progress and stay honest about what’s working. Whether you’re navigating school, career pivots, or personal growth, this conversation offers practical motivation, mindset tools, and a grounded path to resilience. If you’re ready to replace self-doubt with intentional action and build a life that reflects your inner truth, press play, take notes, and start today. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. Your next step: write down one goal and the first action you’ll take before the day ends. Support the show