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#213June 13, 202111:08

MFM Mini - The Way To Be Confident

About This Episode

Shaan Puri shares his personal transformation from a shy observer to a confident entrepreneur by reframing confidence as a byproduct of adventurousness. He illustrates this concept through stories of moving to China, cold-calling a celebrity chef, and securing an all-expenses-paid trip to Alibaba headquarters by leaning into unfamiliar situations.

Episode Description

Shaan (@ShaanVP) used to be super shy. Now he is known for his confidence. Talking on stage in front of thousands or starting new business takes confidence. In this 10 minute mini episode he talks about what the turning point was for him, and his unusual hack for building confidence. Like Shaan’s stories? Subscribe to his newsletter to get 1-2 stories like this a week at www.shaanpuri.com --------- * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas.

Key Takeaways

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Reframe confidence as adventurousness by focusing on the act of putting yourself in new, unfamiliar situations rather than trying to manifest a feeling.

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Build 'evidence of resilience' by consistently leaning into social and professional risks, proving to yourself that you will be okay regardless of the outcome.

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Ignore artificial barriers and deadlines when pursuing opportunities; bold, persistent actions often lead to high-value outcomes like mentorship and unique education.

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