Everyone sees the success - the gym, the team, the growth - but no one really talks about the start. The cold mornings. The self-doubt. The six-month stretch working 17-hour days for no pay trying to figure it all out.In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to build something valuable, and why most people fail to build anything valuable. Not when the claps are loud, but when there’s silence. When staying hungry is hard. When imposter syndrome creeps in. When you’re stressed and unsure, but you show up anyway.Whether you’re building something from scratch or stepping into a new challenge, this one’s for the underdogs, the ambitious, and anyone figuring it out as they go.Let’s get into it.

00:00 Intro00:29 First few months of starting the business 05:49 You can never be fully prepared 09:49 This is your advantage in the beginning 15:29 Why PASSION is a sham 20:29 Why you need to pounce on opportunity 27:04 Life is non-linear (how to deal with setbacks) 34:09 How to get through tough times 37:59 Toxic Positivity 42:29 Take the focus off yourself 44:20 How to balance ambition and personal well-being 57:42 Should you ‘Fake it till you make it’ 01:15:09 How to develop confidence 01:19:29 Best advice to become more capable