3 mental traps that steal your confidence 1/ Many guys get s..
Added 2025-06-11 21:00:19 +0000 UTC3 mental traps that steal your confidence
1/ Many guys get stomped around for years, not because of laziness, but because of cognitive distortions - thinking errors that distort reality. Let's break down the top 3 confidence killers ↓
2/ Trap #1: "I have to be perfect"
- You put off starting until you "get there"
- Afraid of making mistakes = inaction
Solution:
"Good enough" > "Perfect." Start the project, get to know each other, take action - grind along the way.
3/ Trap #2: "All or nothing."
- Failed the first time = "I'm a loser."
- Missed a workout = "I'm done with the sport."
Solution:
Life is not a binary code. 1 failure ≠ disaster. Evaluate progress over a month, not a day.
4/ Trap #3: "Mind Reading".
"They definitely think I'm a loser" (even though no one said so)
Solution:
Ask yourself: "What is the evidence for this thought?" 99% is speculation.
5/ How do you get out of these traps?
1. Catch the moment when you say to yourself, "I should..."
2. Replace it with "I choose to..."
3. Compare yourself only to yourself in the past
6/ Cognitive distortions are like viruses in software
Find a "bug" → install a "patch" → get +50% confidence. Your move: Which of these distortions do you know? 👇
