# 27 - Unlocking Confidence: Where to Find It and How to Build It

Sport Is Life

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Episode Summary:

Ian explains the concept of confidence, dating it back to the Latin term "confidere," which means "to trust together." He emphasises that confidence is developed through the capacity to confide and share ideas in a safe setting.

• Learn the importance of reducing overthinking to find answers and build self-belief, reducing negative self-doubt.
• Discover the value of having coaches, mentors, psychologists, or counselors to provide a safe, trustworthy space for confiding and gaining new perspectives.
• How the power of words and language, suggesting that our self-spelled stories can either keep us stuck or help us create new, positive narratives.

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

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