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You're about to make a trade which you do you listen to. Is it get optioning those options or let's do a little research. Learn more@finra.org TradeSmart welcome to the Level up podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. Day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together. Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. What's up, everybody? And welcome back to the Level up podcast. I'm Paul Alex and today we're talking about something that separates the winners from everyone else. Confidence, guys. But here's the truth. Most people don't get it. Confidence into something you're born with. It's actually a skill. And like any skill, you can build it. So let's go ahead and break it down on this episode. First, confidence comes from action, not thoughts. Too many people sit around waiting to feel confident before they make a move. That's actually backwards. Confidence comes from showing up, from taking the first step even when you're unsure. That's called imperfect action. When I started on my first business, while I was working in law enforcement, I. I had zero experience, but I took action anyways. Each step I took built my level of confidence. You don't think your way into confidence. You actually earn it. Second, stack small wins. Confidence isn't built overnight, guys. It's built through consistent victories, no matter how small. You close one deal, you get one client, you hit one goal, and suddenly you start believing in yourself. I've seen people go from hesitation to unstoppable just by stacking wins. You don't need to be great to start, but you need to start to be great. And lastly, surround yourselves with confidence. If you're around people who doubt themselves, that energy will rub off on you 100%. I surround myself with people who take action, who execute, who push forward no matter what. Confidence is contagious, so make sure you're catching it from the right people. Guys, look, what's the bottom line here? Confidence isn't a gift, it's a skill. You got to take action, you got to stack wins, and you got to put yourself in the right environment. Do that and confidence won't just be something you have, it'll be who you are. Thanks for tuning in to Love all podcast. I'm Paul Alex, reminding you that confidence is a given and it's built. So start building it. Stay relentless and as always, keep leveling up. Thanks for listening up to the Level up podcast. If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to share with a family, friend and everyone you know who's ready to level up. Leave a five star review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you tune in. It really helps spreading the word. And don't forget to check out officialpaulalex.com for more episodes and resources to kickstart your journey. Let's level up together.
Episode: Why Confidence Is a Skill You Can Build
Host: Paul Alex Espinoza
Date: August 27, 2025
In this concise and actionable solo episode, host Paul Alex dives deep into the theme of confidence—not as an inherent trait, but as a learnable, buildable skill. Drawing from his journey as a former police detective turned serial entrepreneur, Paul offers practical strategies for cultivating true confidence, emphasizing the power of action, incremental growth, and the influence of your environment. The episode is tailored for anyone aspiring to level up personally and financially, whether starting a business or striving for personal growth.
"Confidence, guys. But here's the truth. Most people don't get it. Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's actually a skill. And like any skill, you can build it." — Paul Alex [01:13]
"You don't think your way into confidence. You actually earn it." — Paul Alex [02:09]
"You don't need to be great to start, but you need to start to be great." — Paul Alex [03:11]
"Confidence is contagious, so make sure you're catching it from the right people." — Paul Alex [03:43]
"Confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill. You got to take action, you got to stack wins, and you got to put yourself in the right environment. Do that, and confidence won’t just be something you have, it'll be who you are." — Paul Alex [04:05]
On Facing Hesitation:
"I've seen people go from hesitation to unstoppable just by stacking wins." — Paul Alex [02:54]
Overarching Inspiration:
"Start building it. Stay relentless and as always, keep leveling up." — Paul Alex [04:32]
Paul Alex contends that anyone can build confidence by embracing imperfect action, celebrating small wins, and surrounding themselves with positive, driven people. Listeners are left with a blueprint for constructing real confidence—reminded that it is developed, not granted.
For more on entrepreneurship, mindset, and mission-driven growth, visit officialpaulalex.com.