Borrowed Confidence: Role Models, Alter-Egos, and Inner Strength
Release Date: 01/26/2026
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Borrowed Confidence challenges the idea that confidence is something you’re either born with or not. In this powerful episode of Year of Profit, Joe Shortridge breaks down why confidence is often a learned behavior—and how borrowing it can help you step into strength long before you feel ready.
Many people wait for confidence before they take action. They delay starting a business, speaking up, creating content, or stepping into leadership roles because they don’t “feel confident yet.” This episode flips that thinking. Confidence doesn’t come first—action does. And sometimes, the bridge between hesitation and momentum is borrowed confidence.
Joe explores how humans have always borrowed strength through role models, personas, and symbolic identities. From athletes and performers to entrepreneurs and leaders, stepping into a role allows people to access focus, courage, and decisiveness that may feel out of reach in everyday life. Borrowed confidence isn’t pretending—it’s practicing.
This episode dives deep into:
- Why confidence is a skill, not a personality trait
- How role models provide temporary decision-making frameworks
- The psychology behind alter-egos and self-distancing
- Why “fake it till you make it” is often misunderstood
- How borrowed confidence eventually becomes real, earned confidence
Listeners are guided through practical steps to create their own borrowed confidence persona—whether it’s based on a real person, a fictional character, or a future version of themselves. Joe explains how naming and defining a persona can help quiet self-doubt, reduce fear, and unlock action when it matters most.
Most importantly, Borrowed Confidence reminds listeners that they are not broken or lacking—they are simply untrained. Confidence grows through repetition, exposure, and experience. The moment you act despite uncertainty is the moment confidence begins to form.
If you’ve ever felt capable but hesitant, inspired but stuck, or ready for more but unsure how to step forward, this episode offers a practical, empowering way to move—without waiting to feel ready.
The Year of Profit podcast, hosted by Joe Shortridge, is your go-to resource for transforming every aspect of your life. As a seasoned life and financial coach, Joe brings a unique blend of personal development and financial wisdom to each episode. This podcast is designed for anyone looking to improve their mindset, boost productivity, manage stress, and achieve financial success. Whether you're striving to overcome personal challenges, build better habits, or enhance your financial literacy, The Year of Profit offers actionable strategies to help you reach your goals.
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