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James Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes

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The Expectation Effect
David Robson

the one that believes that they have a genetic advantage performed better

The Game
Neil Strauss

I read the game. That pick up artist book. And then I read his sequel to it where he realizes that like much of what the way he'd chosen to live and…

Not A Diet

Everything, body image, which is why I ended up going down the first huge 10 years of my life with Not A Diet book.

Guest: James Smith
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James Smith is a fitness influencer and the two-time best-selling author of Not a Life Coach and Not a Diet Book. His no holds barred approach to fitness advice makes him unlike any other fitness influencer today, and now he’s bringing his unique philosophy to improving people’s confidence. According to James, we’ve been getting self confidence and how to achieve it all wrong. Confidence is not a surefire belief in ourselves to achieve great things, but rather confidence is being at peace with the idea of losing or things going wrong. When you know it isn’t the end of the world, you realise losing isn’t the same as being defeated. Like James’ brutally honest fitness advice, there’s no quick fix to confidence, or any miracle cure. James starts, like he always does, by looking at himself honestly - and truthfully - in the mirror, and all he asks is we do the same as well. James’ book is out today. James’ book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Confident James: https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo
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The Expectation Effect
David Robson

The host discusses how confidence is influenced by our expectations and the evidence we gather about ourselves. They…

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The Game
Neil Strauss

The host references 'The Game' to illustrate the complexities of relationships and the allure of alternative lifestyl…

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Not A Diet

The host mentioned 'Not A Diet' as a pivotal work that addresses the misconceptions surrounding confidence and body i…

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Mindset
Carol Dweck

The host reflects on the insights gained from Carol Dweck's book, 'Mindset,' particularly regarding the difference be…

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Not A Life Coach

The host discusses the book 'Not A Life Coach' in relation to the author's personal journey with confidence and insec…

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The Expectation Effect
David Robson
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and personal developmentOften cited around confidence and expectations

“David Robson wrote a book called The Expectation Effect, which discusses how people's beliefs can influence their performance, as shown in a study about fitness tests.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and personal development
Key quote: “the one that believes that they have a genetic advantage performed better”
The host discusses how confidence is influenced by our expectations and the evidence we gather about ourselves. They reference 'The Expectation Effect' to illustrate how beliefs can significantly impact performance, as shown in a study where participants' perceived genetic advantages affected their fitness test results.
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The Game
Neil Strauss
Best for Individuals exploring relationship philosophiesOften cited around relationship dynamics

“I read The Game, that pick up artist book. And then I read his sequel to it where he realizes that like much of what the way he'd chosen to live and live was wrong.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals exploring relationship philosophies
Key quote: “I read the game. That pick up artist book. And then I read his sequel to it where he realizes that like much of what the way he'd chosen to live and live was wrong.”
The host references 'The Game' to illustrate the complexities of relationships and the allure of alternative lifestyles like polygamy. They discuss how the author ultimately realizes that commitment and sacrifice are essential for true happiness in relationships.
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Not A Diet
Best for Individuals struggling with body image and self-confidenceOften cited around confidence and self-esteem

“The first book, not a diet book. I went through years of fitness industry bullshit that we spoke about before. And kind of by the end of it, through my own journeys, I was like, I could teach people about this.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals struggling with body image and self-confidence
Key quote: “Everything, body image, which is why I ended up going down the first huge 10 years of my life with Not A Diet book.”
The host mentioned 'Not A Diet' as a pivotal work that addresses the misconceptions surrounding confidence and body image. The author, James Smith, shares his personal journey and insights on how to cultivate confidence beyond traditional dieting narratives.
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Mindset
Carol Dweck
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and relationship improvementOften cited around personal growth and relationships

“Carol Dweck in her book Mindset talks about having a fixed mindset and an open mindset, which can affect how people handle challenges in life.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and relationship improvement
Key quote: “Carol Dweck in her book, Mindset, talks about having a fixed mindset and an open mindset.”
The host reflects on the insights gained from Carol Dweck's book, 'Mindset,' particularly regarding the difference between a fixed and growth mindset in relationships. This realization led the host to reconsider what truly matters in life beyond competition and material success.
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Not A Life Coach
Best for Individuals struggling with self-confidence and personal developmentOften cited around confidence and insecurities

“A lot of the things we spoke about in that last podcast were based off not a life coach.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals struggling with self-confidence and personal development
Key quote: “But I kind of have a set of values. And a way that I see these problems where I can break them down and dismantle them.”
The host discusses the book 'Not A Life Coach' in relation to the author's personal journey with confidence and insecurities. The author emphasizes that confidence is not an inherent trait but something that can be developed and understood through one's perspective.
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the one that believes that they have a genetic advantage performed better
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I read the game. That pick up artist book. And then I read his sequel to it where he realizes that like much of what the way he'd chosen to live and…
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Everything, body image, which is why I ended up going down the first huge 10 years of my life with Not A Diet book.
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The Game
Neil Strauss

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Not A Diet

The host mentioned 'Not A Diet' as a pivotal work that addresses the misconceptions surrounding confidence and body image. The author, James Smith,…

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