As we kick off a brand new year, the biggest hurdle for most aspiring developers isn't finance or finding a site—it is the battle going on between their ears. How do you build the confidence to take that very first step, or the next big leap, in property development?

In this episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, Hilary and Bob dive deep into the psychology of success. Bob shares his personal origin story, revealing how a life-altering car accident at age 22 forced him into property and why starting "fearless" (and perhaps a little naive) was his greatest asset. Hilary introduces a powerful "Eulogy Exercise" to help you reverse-engineer your life goals and defeat imposter syndrome. Whether you are battling analysis paralysis or just need a push to start looking at sites, this episode provides the mental building blocks you need to make 2026 your best year yet.

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Episode Highlight:
01:36 – Bob’s Tip of the Week: Confidence is like a building—it is built one brick at a time. Every small action lays a foundation for the next. 
05:30 – Bob’s Origin Story: How a serious car accident at 22 left Bob bedridden but financially desperate, forcing him to take action and enter the property market. 
06:33 – The "Fearless" Advantage: Why not knowing what could go wrong gave Bob the "ten-foot tall and bulletproof" confidence to land his first deal.
12:14 – Recognising Small Wins: Why we often forget our achievements and how listing them can cure "imposter syndrome."
14:27 – The 3:1 Ratio: Research shows it takes three positive thoughts to cancel out one negative thought—why you must actively manage your mindset.
16:01 – Behaving as Your Future Self: You cannot just visualise success; you have to start acting like the person you want to become today.
17:33 – Actionable Steps: How to start building confidence immediately, driving past sites, and walking through open homes.
25:03 – The Eulogy Exercise: Hilary’s powerful strategy: write your own eulogy at age 120, define the life you lived, and then work backwards to make it happen.
27:57 – The Inertia Trap: You are just one decision away from a different life. Overcoming the initial inertia is the hardest part.