Building Unshakable Confidence: The Key to Keeping Promises to Yourself

In this solo episode of Today’s the Day, Zack Anderson delivers a deep dive into self-confidence—what it really is, why so many struggle with it, and how to build it intentionally. He shares personal stories of battling self-doubt, lessons from top performers, and the simple yet life-changing realization that confidence is built by keeping promises to yourself. Zack walks through the three-year commitment that transformed his mindset, the extreme sales goal that tested his discipline, and why he now uses a three-day water fast as an annual self-confidence reset. Whether you’re looking to build better habits, follow through on commitments, or develop a rock-solid belief in yourself, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world strategies to help you take control of your mindset and future. Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 - 02:00 | First solo of Season 3 Zack introduces the episode and shares why he’s bringing more personal insights this season. 02:01 - 06:29 | The Confidence Struggle How Zack battled self-doubt in high school and why so many people never reach their full potential. 06:30 - 09:59 | The Confidence Formula The realization that self-confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself. 10:00 - 14:29 | The Three-Year Commitment Zack’s rule: If he says he’ll do something, he follows through—no exceptions. 14:30 - 18:59 | The Sales Goal That Changed Everything A 175-sale target pushed Zack to new mental and physical limits. 19:00 - 22:59 | Why Following Through Matters The internal battles that define confidence when no one is watching. 23:00 - 26:59 | Be Selective With Your Promises How overcommitting can damage self-confidence and why thoughtful commitments matter. 27:00 - 31:59 | The Three-Day Water Fast Why an extreme challenge like fasting can be a powerful confidence reset. 32:00 - 36:59 | The First Experience The hardest mental challenge Zack has faced and how he powered through. 37:00 - 40:59 | Mindset Shifts Through Hardship Why proving you can do something difficult changes how you see yourself. 41:00 - 45:59 | Making It a Yearly Tradition Why Zack continues this challenge every year to reset his discipline and focus. 46:00 - 50:59 | A Confidence Challenge for You Zack’s challenge to listeners: Pick something hard, commit to it, and follow through. 51:00 - 55:00 | Final Thoughts & What’s Next Closing reflections on confidence, discipline, and what’s coming in Today’s the Day. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.