Being underestimated might be the best thing that ever happened to you. In this episode of Made to Rise, Dr. Navin Goyal explores the unique traits that make underdogs not just resilient, but quietly dangerous. Whether you have been overlooked, doubted, or dismissed, this episode is a roadmap for how to use your outsider status as fuel.
00:00 – Opening: The Power of Being Underestimated
00:37 – Internal vs. External Doubt
01:11 – How Limiting Beliefs Hold Us Back
01:39 – Chasing Perfection Instead of Authenticity
02:03 – Being Underestimated is a Challenge for Growth
02:31 – Underdogs as Innovators: Science Backs It Up
02:55 – Building Strength Through Resistance
03:19 – The Real Danger: Underestimating Ourselves
03:50 – Mindset Shifts and Resilience
04:20 – Three Truths About Being Underestimated
04:56 – Underdog Myths Busted
05:41 – Don’t Change Who You Are to Fit In
05:55 – Everyone Feels Like an Underdog Sometimes
06:25 – Action Builds Confidence
06:52 – It's Never Too Late to Start Something New
07:21 – The Key to Belonging: Validating Yourself
07:55 – Success Doesn’t Eliminate Self-Doubt
08:24 – You Are Not Alone in These Feelings
08:50 – Redefining What It Means to Be the Best
09:13 – Feeling Like an Outsider Means You Care
09:37 – Letting Go of Cultural Myths
10:11 – Final Thoughts: We Are Made to Rise