346. Certainty Is a Skill (And You Can Learn It)

Most of us think certainty means confidence — that bold, "everything always works out for me" kind of energy. It doesn't. Confidence is built on evidence: you earn it by looking back at what you've already proven. Certainty is different. It's a deep inner knowing you can access before you have any proof at all, and it's one of the most important skills for building a genuinely wealthy life — not just a life with more money in it, but one where you trust your next move even when you can't yet explain why. In this solo episode, I break down the real difference between certainty and confidence, why we mix the two up, and how you can start practicing certainty as an actual skill — starting this week.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What an Italian vineyard taught me about digging deeper roots instead of panicking when things feel scarce My jeans story — what it feels like when your intuition is right, even when it makes no sense at the time How Jamie Kern Lima built a billion-dollar company by trusting her own knowing over an investor's "no" Why your imagination is either your greatest asset or your biggest liability The negativity bias — and how to work with it instead of against it Two questions to ask yourself this week to start practicing certainty right now   RESOURCES MENTIONED  Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima (referenced in the episode) — https://amzn.to/4c5mk64   READY TO TRUST YOURSELF? If this episode has you thinking about where you've been waiting for proof instead of trusting what you already know, let's talk about what practicing certainty could look like in your business. As my GIFT to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 1: Don't Live a Life of Almosts — https://sarahwalton.com/dont-live-a-life-of-almosts/ Episode 339: Trust Your Intuition in Business — A Lesson in Serenity and the Next Play, with Bron Watson — https://sarahwalton.com/trust-your-intuition-in-business/ Episode 331: How to Quiet the Noise and Hear Your Intuition with Diana Firth — https://sarahwalton.com/spiritual-simplicity-diana-firth/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)