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#146 - Super Bold Living || Why Confidence Follows Action, Not the Other Way Around

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Ryan sits down with legendary entrepreneur and author Fred Joyal, co founder of 1-800-DENTIST, to dismantle one of the most common myths about success…that confidence comes first.

Fred shares how boldness, not confidence, became the skill that shaped his career, his relationships, and ultimately his philosophy on living without regret. From launching a business he was wildly unprepared for, to redefining failure as a training ground rather than a verdict, this episode reframes boldness as something learnable, trainable, and available to anyone.

This is not about being fearless.
It is about acting before certainty…and discovering who you become on the other side.

What You’ll Learn in Part 1
• Why confidence is a result of action, not a prerequisite
• The early bold moves behind building 1-800-DENTIST
• Why waiting to feel ready quietly erodes momentum
• How boldness expands your comfort zone without burning you out
• The difference between playing it safe and living aligned

Key Quote
“When you’re confident, boldness isn’t required. Boldness is taking action when you don’t know how it’s going to go.”

Mentioned in This Episode
SuperBold by Fred Joyal
• The idea of boldness as a life skill, not a personality trait

Connect with Fred Joyal
• Website… https://www.fredjoyal.com 
• Free Audiobook via the SuperBold App… https://www.fredjoyal.com/app 

Next Episode
In Part 2, we go deeper…into regret, emotional resilience, and the moments that shape a life when boldness actually matters most.

Your Next Step
If this episode stirred something in you…don’t ignore it.

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