Most people think confidence is something you’re born with — like eye colour or height.
But the truth?
Confidence isn’t a fixed trait. It’s a skill. A practice. A muscle.
(Spoiler alert: the one thing that has improved my confidence 10 X is fitness).
And just like any muscle, it grows stronger with regular reps. Something my friend Juan Bendana talks about a lot!
For career professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to live with more momentum, confidence isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s a productivity tool.
When you feel confident, you take action faster, speak up more clearly, and make decisions without overthinking.
Here’s how to train your confidence weekly so it becomes a consistent part of your work and life, not something you’re waiting around to feel.
Confidence builds through action, not reflection.
Each week, choose one task or conversation that feels just a bit out of your comfort zone. It could be:
You’re not trying to go full throttle — just stretch the edge. That’s where growth happens.
Confidence rep: Micro-courage once a week. Small step. Big ripple.
It’s easy to forget your progress in the middle of your to-do list.
Start a “Wins of the Week” doc — just one bullet point each day of something you did well.
At the end of the week, review it. It’s not bragging. It’s tracking evidence that you’re moving forward.
Confidence doesn’t come from external praise — it comes from seeing your own progress.
Confidence rep: Log 3 small wins every week. Read them out loud on Friday.
Your internal dialogue is a productivity tool — or a productivity killer. (I’ve been constantly battling this one lately…).
Next time you’re stuck in self-doubt, ask:
“Would I speak to someone I respect like this?”
If not, shift it. Practice compassionate, direct self-talk that’s action-focused:
Confidence rep: Reframe one negative thought each week into something constructive.
Most people try to earn confidence by achieving more.
But real confidence often comes from doing less, more intentionally.
Block out 60–90 minutes at the start of your week for a project that creates momentum, not just busywork.
One small, strategic win builds energy for the rest of the week.
Confidence rep: Schedule one “momentum task” every Monday or Tuesday. Prioritize progress, not perfection.
The most confident people in the room aren’t always the loudest — they’re the most consistent.
I remember when I was prepping for my first TED talk back in 2023. I remember saying during one of our living practice sessions early on that I didn’t feel ready. And that 4 months were a constant battle against myself to push on.
Whether you’re building a brand, launching a product, or leading a team, the simple act of showing up builds credibility with yourself and others.
And after working with thousands of different people and international organizations, I can tell you that showing up is extremely important, especially these days!
Set one non-negotiable that you commit to each week — a post, a pitch, a meeting — and honour it.
Confidence rep: Pick one weekly action that becomes part of your identity — and don’t skip it.
You don’t need to wait to “feel” confident to move forward.
You build it through small, consistent action.
Week by week. Rep by rep.
And when confidence becomes a practice, so does progress.
If these 5 things are (too much), no problem. I’m not here to slow your progress, I’m here to enhance it. So pick one thing, try it, and see what works.
Want to train your confidence inside a supportive group of driven entrepreneurs and professionals?
Check out the Mentee community — where we practice showing up, speaking up, and levelling up, together.
Talk to you next week,
Chris M Wilson
Chris Wilson is a motivational keynote speaker, aviator, and entrepreneur from Vancouver, BC, Canada. He helps leaders turn change into momentum with speaking, coaching and community.
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