8. Lessons From The Wild: What Nature Taught Me About Trust, Confidence, & Fear

If there’s one thing the outdoors has taught me, it’s that real confidence doesn’t come from knowing—it comes from doing.

We spend so much time trying to prepare. We read the books, we listen to the podcasts, we Google ourselves into oblivion—convincing ourselves that if we just gather enough information, we’ll finally feel ready. But here’s the truth: you don’t build confidence by thinking about it—you build it by stepping into the unknown and proving to yourself, over and over, that you can handle it.

Mother Nature doesn’t wait for you to feel ready. She throws you into the moment and forces you to trust yourself. And that’s why she has been my greatest teacher.

In this episode, I’m sharing: 🌿 Why trust isn’t something you start with—it’s something you build 🔥 How fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s proof you’re growing 🚐 The time I pushed my RV (and myself) to the limit 💡 The biggest lesson that changed the way I see my own capability

Because the biggest lessons in life? They don’t come from books or waiting until you feel ready. They come from experience. From stepping into adventure, into the wild, and into the unknown.

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