"You Are What You Do, Not What You Say You'll Do."

In this episode of WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, continues her powerful self-confidence series by introducing the second pillar: I WILL. 

Building on last week’s foundation of belief (I CAN), this episode focuses on turning belief into action—because confidence doesn’t come from intentions, it comes from PROOF.

Deanna explores the truth behind Carl Jung’s quote - "You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do." - and dives deep into the real reasons we struggle to follow through. From excuses disguised as self-care to the science behind action and motivation, this episode gives listeners practical tools to start building self-trust one small promise at a time.

What Listeners Will Learn:

• Why intentions don’t build confidence—actions do.
• How every choice you make is a vote for the kind of person you believe yourself to be.
• How excuses erode self-trust—and how to break the cycle.
• Why action creates motivation (not the other way around).
• How micro-commitments create undeniable proof that builds confidence brick by brick.
• Why confidence is built in the doing, not just in the believing.

Memorable Quotes:

• "You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do." — Carl Jung
• "If you WANT different, first you have to CHOOSE different, and then you have to DO different." — Deanna Ley
• "Intentions don’t build confidence. Proof does."
• "Our excuses are professional salespeople. They whisper sweet lies that sound like self-care."
• "You and your brain are always watching—and keeping score."
• "Action creates motivation."
• "The promise itself isn’t the point. The proof is the point."
• "Confidence isn’t built in what you meant to do. Confidence is built in what you actually did."
• "Confidence is built in the doing. Confidence is built in the proof."

This episode inspires listeners to step beyond belief and into action, building confidence through consistent follow-through and the power of proving to themselves that they are capable, trustworthy, and worth it.

Your WORDS MATTER because YOU MATTER.

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