Is Your Confidence Real or Just a Great Outfit?

  Stepping into a room with confidence doesn't mean you are without fear; it means you are acting despite your doubts. Host Jesse de Leon explores the fascinating gap between how the world perceives us and how we truly feel inside. After a period of feeling uncharacteristically down, Jesse rediscovered his spark by challenging himself to meet one new person every day—proving that most people are just waiting for someone else to be brave enough to say "hello" first. This episode offers a refreshing look at finding joy in the mundane, from hot cocoa on New Year's Eve to the power of a well-fitted pair of Wranglers. Join us for a discussion on why spiritual health and internal joy are the ultimate foundations for a life well-lived.   Subscribe to the podcast and follow @the_jesse_de_leon on social media for future content.   00:00 Introduction to The Knowing 00:46 Defining True Confidence 02:03 Observing Confidence in Public 02:58 ChatGPT Definition of Confidence 03:47 Projecting Images vs. Reality 04:20 A Low-Key New Year's Eve 05:58 Overcoming Post-Holiday Depression 06:58 Starting Resolutions in October 08:02 Overcoming Social Anxiety 09:02 The Power of Saying Hello 10:05 Confidence Beyond Designer Labels 11:51 Don't Let the Car Fool You 12:48 Finding Joy Within 14:05 Prayer for Minnesota and Compassion 15:03 Final Blessings and Farewell