Let’s get one thing straight: you were born confident.
Yes, you — the same you who hesitates to speak up, second-guesses themselves, or avoids taking risks out of fear of failing or being judged. You didn’t start out like that. None of us did.
Have you ever seen a toddler walk into a room like they own the place? They wobble in, sticky hands, spaghetti face, yelling out what they want, dancing when music plays, laughing from the gut, falling and getting right back up like it’s no big deal.
That’s raw, unfiltered confidence.
That’s what you were born with.
So... what happened?
Life Started “Binding” You
Confidence isn’t something you lose — it’s something that gets covered up, tangled, bound. Piece by piece. Moment by moment.
Here’s what slowly took your confidence away:
1. Negative Comments That Stuck
“You're too loud.”
“Why are you dressed like that?”
“That's a dumb idea.”
“Just be quiet, no one cares what you think.”
One-off comments, sometimes even from people we love, can stick like glue. Especially when we hear them when we're young. Your brain starts creating little rules to protect you:
These “rules” become your inner critic's playbook — and that inner voice starts sounding like the truth.
2. Fear of Judgment
Maybe you were laughed at when you raised your hand. Maybe someone rolled their eyes when you wore something bold. Or you got shut down for showing emotion or ambition. That stuff cuts deep.
And it teaches your brain: “It’s safer to stay small.”
3. Unrealistic Standards
We live in a world that constantly tells us we're not enough — not smart enough, hot enough, successful enough, something enough.
Social media makes this even worse. You're constantly comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel. No wonder confidence takes a hit.
4. Perfectionism
Somewhere along the line, you may have learned that being confident means being perfect — never failing, never stumbling, always knowing exactly what to say and do.
But that’s not confidence. That’s pressure.
True confidence is being okay with not having it all figured out — and showing up anyway.
Here's the Truth
You didn’t lose your confidence. It didn’t vanish.
It just got buried under a pile of fear, self-doubt, and a hundred “you’re not enough” messages.
But it’s still there.
That bold, radiant, unshakable confidence you were born with?
It’s just bound — not gone.
So… What Now?
The work isn’t about finding confidence or building it from scratch.
It’s about unbinding it.
Unraveling the knots.
Peeling off the layers that were never yours to carry.
That’s exactly what Unbound Confidence is all about.
If you're ready to start that journey — if you’re tired of feeling stuck and you want to feel free again — I’ve got something for you.
👉 Grab my free eBook bundle here — two powerful books to help you unbind your confidence and reconnect with the version of you that was never afraid to shine.
You were born with confidence. Let’s set it free.
by Mark S.
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