We spend so much time waiting to feel ready, not realizing that confidence only comes after we begin.

Today, Jay sits down with Leila Hormozi to explore what truly drives success, not just in business but in becoming the person who can sustain it. What emerges is a powerful shift in perspective. Confidence is not something you chase, it is something you earn through competence. Leila shares candid stories from her early struggles with insecurity, rejection, and self-doubt, revealing that real growth begins the moment you stop waiting to feel ready and start taking action anyway. Together, they unpack a hard truth. The path to confidence is built through failure, humility, and the willingness to be seen as “bad” before becoming great.

The conversation moves beyond mindset into the mechanics of success, including discipline, leadership, and emotional resilience. Leila reframes discipline not as a personality trait, but as a system you design within your environment, making the right actions easier and the wrong ones harder. Leila also challenges the belief that strategy or market conditions determine success. Instead, she emphasizes that the real differentiator is your ability to manage your mind and emotions under pressure. Through stories of entrepreneurs who lost everything, not because of poor tactics, but because they could not stay grounded, she highlights that inner stability is the true foundation of long-term success.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Build Confidence Through Competence

How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready

How to Turn Rejection Into Growth

How to Stay Disciplined Using Simple Systems

How to Manage Your Emotions Under Pressure

How to Lean Into Discomfort

How to Create Consistency That Drives Results

How to Lead People Without Losing Trust

How to Build a Successful Business Without Losing Your Values

How to Focus on What Truly Moves You Forward

You don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward, you just need to be willing to start where you are. Growth isn’t about feeling confident every step of the way; it’s about showing up even when you’re unsure, uncomfortable, or afraid.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

05:00 What Actually Builds Confidence?

06:40 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready To Take Action

11:28 You Have to Be Bad Before You Get Good

14:41 Lean Into Fear and Discomfort

20:25 What’s Actually Blocking Your Success

26:00 Can You Handle the Pressure of Success?

35:00 Discipline Isn’t Willpower

43:20 Is Work-Life Balance Possible?

49:41 How to Find Purpose in Any Job

53:00 What It Really Means to Be a CEO

57:24 The Hiring Mistake Most People Make

01:04:00 What Makes You Stand Out Instantly

01:12:00 The Most Overrated Leadership Traits

01:14:13 Should People Fear or Respect You?

01:18:00 The Secret to Building High-Trust Teams

01:19:00 Carrot or Stick: What Actually Works?

01:24:00 How to Give Productive Feedback 

01:30:24 The Truth About Women and Independence

01:36:20 When Life Doesn’t Match Your Expectations

01:39:14 How to Handle Criticism Without Breaking

01:46:06 The Hidden Cost of Chasing Success

01:51:00 How to Rethink Your Relationship With Money

01:54:43 Leila on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://www.acquisition.com/ 

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/leilahormozi/ 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi/ 

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi 

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@leilahormozi 

X | https://x.com/LeilaHormozi

We spend so much time waiting to feel ready, not realizing that confidence only comes after we begin.
Today, Jay sits down with Leila Hormozi to explore what truly drives success, not just in business but in becoming the person who can sustain it. What emerges is a powerful shift in perspective. Confidence is not something you chase, it is something you earn through competence. Leila shares candid stories from her early struggles with insecurity, rejection, and self-doubt, revealing that real growth begins the moment you stop waiting to feel ready and start taking action anyway. Together, they unpack a hard truth. The path to confidence is built through failure, humility, and the willingness to be seen as &ldquo;bad&rdquo; before becoming great.
The conversation moves beyond mindset into the mechanics of success, including discipline, leadership, and emotional resilience. Leila reframes discipline not as a personality trait, but as a system you design within your environment, making the right actions easier and the wrong ones harder. Leila also challenges the belief that strategy or market conditions determine success. Instead, she emphasizes that the real differentiator is your ability to manage your mind and emotions under pressure. Through stories of entrepreneurs who lost everything, not because of poor tactics, but because they could not stay grounded, she highlights that inner stability is the true foundation of long-term success.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Build Confidence Through Competence
How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready
How to Turn Rejection Into Growth
How to Stay Disciplined Using Simple Systems
How to Manage Your Emotions Under Pressure
How to Lean Into Discomfort
How to Create Consistency That Drives Results
How to Lead People Without Losing Trust
How to Build a Successful Business Without Losing Your Values
How to Focus on What Truly Moves You Forward
You don&rsquo;t need to have everything figured out to move forward, you just need to be willing to start where you are. Growth isn&rsquo;t about feeling confident every step of the way; it&rsquo;s about showing up even when you&rsquo;re unsure, uncomfortable, or afraid.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a>&nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
05:00 What Actually Builds Confidence?
06:40 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready To Take Action
11:28 You Have to Be Bad Before You Get Good
14:41 Lean Into Fear and Discomfort
20:25 What&rsquo;s Actually Blocking Your Success
26:00 Can You Handle the Pressure of Success?
35:00 Discipline Isn&rsquo;t Willpower
43:20 Is Work-Life Balance Possible?
49:41 How to Find Purpose in Any Job
53:00 What It Really Means to Be a CEO
57:24 The Hiring Mistake Most People Make
01:04:00 What Makes You Stand Out Instantly
01:12:00 The Most Overrated Leadership Traits
01:14:13 Should People Fear or Respect You?
01:18:00 The Secret to Building High-Trust Teams
01:19:00 Carrot or Stick: What Actually Works?
01:24:00 How to Give Productive Feedback&nbsp;
01:30:24 The Truth About Women and Independence
01:36:20 When Life Doesn&rsquo;t Match Your Expectations
01:39:14 How to Handle Criticism Without Breaking
01:46:06 The Hidden Cost of Chasing Success
01:51:00 How to Rethink Your Relationship With Money
01:54:43 Leila on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Website | <a href="https://www.acquisition.com/">https://www.acquisition.com/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi">https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi</a>&nbsp;
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/leilahormozi/">https://www.facebook.com/leilahormozi/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi/">https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi/</a>&nbsp;
LinkedIn | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi">https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi</a>&nbsp;
TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@leilahormozi">https://www.tiktok.com/@leilahormozi</a>&nbsp;
X | <a href="https://x.com/LeilaHormozi">https://x.com/LeilaHormozi</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Leila Hormozi: Feel Like You’re Working Hard but Not Getting Ahead? (Use THIS Simple Filter to Focus on What ACTUALLY Makes You Money)

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