The Power of Boldness: How to Get Anything You Want in Life

TLDRBoldness is the key to getting what you want in life. Self-doubt holds us back from achieving our dreams. Bold people focus on the positive outcomes and take action. Boldness is a skill that can be developed and practiced. Practice failing 90% of the time to build resilience. Chase what you want, don't settle for what you can get.

Key insights

💪Bold people focus on the positive outcomes and take action.

🚀Boldness is the key to achieving success.

🔑Having a 10% target mindset helps to build resilience and allows you to embrace failure.

💡Ordering from off the menu is a metaphor for being bold and asking for what you really want.

🌟Chase what you want and don't settle for what you can get.

Q&A

What is self-doubt?

Self-doubt is a story we tell ourselves that we can't do something and that it's not possible. It often leads to fear of failure and rejection.

Is boldness something you're born with?

No, boldness is a skill that can be developed and practiced. With practice, anyone can become bold.

What is a 10% target?

A 10% target is a mindset where you make ten attempts at something, knowing that you may fail 90% of the time. It helps build resilience and comfort with failure.

Why is ordering from off the menu a metaphor for boldness?

Ordering from off the menu represents asking for what you really want instead of settling for what's available. It symbolizes being bold and not being afraid to ask for what you desire.

How can I practice failing 90% of the time?

To practice failing 90% of the time, set a goal and make ten attempts at achieving it, even if you expect to fail most of the time. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and a stepping stone to success.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Self-doubt holds us back from getting what we want in life.

01:56Boldness is a stronger indicator of success than intelligence.

03:53Chase what you want and don't settle for what you can get.

07:10Asking for what you want is the key to success.

09:57The 10% target mindset helps build resilience and comfort with failure.