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The Identity-Shaping Power of Yes | John Ribeiro | TEDxMississauga

What if confidence is not something we find, but something we build through action? At 49, he entered an Ironman 70.3 terrified and unsure he belonged.

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MattOnTheRoad 21 Jul 2026
Needed this today. I’ve been overthinking a career move for months, just waiting to "feel ready." The idea that confidence comes after the action, not before, is a game changer. Time to stop planning and just start saying yes.
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PixelPete 21 Jul 2026
Spot on, Sofia! It's exactly like grinding for XP to level up your confidence before the final boss.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 21 Jul 2026
That part about building confidence through action really hits home—it's like the ultimate character arc! I love how he pushed through the fear of not belonging. If you had to take one big "yes" leap of faith this year, what would it be?