Confidence Before Evidence, UFO Files & Australia’s Economic Squeeze (In Plain English) #60

In this episode, we go everywhere.We start with the looming release of new UFO and UAP files from the United States, why public attitudes toward “conspiracy theories” have changed dramatically over the last 20 years, and whether people would even care if governments confirmed extraordinary truths.From there, we dive deep into the Australian economy: inflation, interest rates, government spending, housing, debt, population growth and why the Reserve Bank may have no choice but to keep tightening. We discuss the mechanics of inflation, the pressure facing households and businesses, and why downturns often create enormous opportunities for serious operators.We also answer a listener question about job interviews, research, and whether you need to genuinely care about the organisation you work for. That gets into a much bigger conversation about pride in work is ultimately be for yourself, not your employer.Finally, we finish with one of our favourite discussions in a long time: confidence. Where does it come from? Can you build it without evidence? Is there a difference between competence-based confidence and the confidence required to jump before you’re ready?This one moves from aliens to economics to philosophy pretty quickly… but somehow it all connects.In short:The psychology of confidenceFake it till you make itWhy pride in your work mattersThe disconnect people feel from modern jobsInflation, debt and the RBAWhy downturns create opportunityThe difference between fear and beliefFind us here:Digital Resources: Therackycunninghamcollective.comInstagram: @letsjuststartpodcastTiktok: @letsjuststartpodcastYoutube: @LetsJustStartPodcastLaura Insta: @laura.rackyLaura Tiktok: @laurarackyChristian Insta: @leaderbiltacademyChristian Tiktok: @leaderbiltLeadership training and coaching: Leaderbilt.co