Page 214 - The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

As Michelle discovered, doing things that scare you actually make you more
confident. If you have the courage to take action, your confidence will follow.
Every time you push yourself to speak when you’re nervous, act when you’re afraid,
or get to the gym when you don’t feel like it, you realize that you can rely on
yourself to get anything done. From this belief in your personal abilities flows your
confidence.

Jay goes to a performing arts high school in Toronto but has “always been
nervous to go out for things.” Using the Rule, he has auditioned for more roles,
gotten more parts in shows, and he’s also “gained a lot of self-confidence.”