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May 26
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Confidence Comes From Reps, Not Hype | E...

Leila Hormozi
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In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) tears down the myth that confidence comes from affirmations and mindset hacks. Instead, she shares how action, consistency, and discomfort build the only confidence that actually matters: Earned confidence.

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