Maybe You Don’t Need More Talent. You Need More Reps

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of talent? Maybe you’re not bad at sales. Maybe you haven’t had enough conversations yet. Maybe you’re not terrible on camera. Maybe you’re simply inexperienced. Maybe confidence isn’t something you need to find before you begin. Maybe it’s something you build by collecting evidence that you can do hard and unfamiliar things. In this episode of Brave Moves , I’m exploring an idea inspired by Geoff Colvin’s book Talent Is Overrated : getting better isn’t simply about natural ability. How we practice matters. We often look at someone who is great at speaking, selling, podcasting, writing, or running a business and assume they were somehow born knowing how to do it. What we don’t see are all the awkward attempts, small audiences, unanswered pitches, offers that didn’t sell, and repetitions that helped them develop the skills we now admire. We also talk about deliberate practice , which is different from simply doing the same thing repeatedly. It means noticing where you struggle, working on that specific skill, getting feedback, adjusting, and trying again. If you’ve been waiting until you feel confident or “good enough” before you take your next step, this episode is your reminder that you might have the equation backward. In This Episode • Why we often mistake experience for natural talent • How “I’m not good at this” can become an identity that keeps us stuck • What deliberate practice actually looks like in business and everyday life • Why discomfort doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing something wrong • How smaller repetitions can help you build skills without overwhelming yourself • Why confidence often comes from evidence and experience, not preparation • How to stop judging your early attempts and start learning from them Your Brave Move Think about one thing you keep telling yourself you’re “not good at.” Then ask: What would one deliberate repetition look like today? Make the video. Have the conversation. Practice the opening of your presentation. Make the ask. Pitch the podcast. Talk about your offer. Then, instead of judging how you did, study it. What worked? What felt uncomfortable? What could you adjust next time? You don’t have to become good enough before you begin. Sometimes beginning is exactly how you become good. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Why Isn't This Working? QUIZ Get $150 off your FACTOR Meal Plan . Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. If you’re looking for su