Ships Don’t Sink From the Water Around Them

“Ships don’t sink because of the water around them. They sink because of the water that gets inside them.”That idea from Ed Mylett is the starting point for this episode of The Pursuit of Progress.Because there will always be “water” around us.Criticism. Rejection. Failure. Stress. Comparison. Other people’s opinions. Somebody doubting you. A business idea that doesn’t work. A relationship that struggles.The question is: How much of it are you letting inside?In this episode, Adam and Ben dig into self-talk, self-belief, and what it actually takes to build real confidence.We talk about:• How other people’s voices can slowly become our own• Why negative self-talk can turn temporary setbacks into permanent identities• The difference between “I failed” and “I’m a failure”• Why confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself• The idea of a “confidence bank account”• How small actions can rebuild trust in yourselfIt’s being able to say:“Even if I fail, I’ll be okay. I’ll learn. I’ll adjust. And I’ll keep going.”There will always be water around the ship.The goal is to stop letting it inside.🎙️ The Pursuit of Progress — Season 3, Episode 32