Stop waiting to feel ready if fear, uncertainty, or perfectionism is keeping you from taking the next step. In this episode of Biz Help For You, Candy Messer sits down with Dennis McCurdy to talk about why action and momentum often come before confidence, not after it.
It is easy to believe that successful people simply have more confidence than everyone else. But Dennis challenges that idea. He explains that our brains are designed to keep us safe, which means fear can show up whenever we consider doing something unfamiliar, whether that means starting a business, expanding a business, prospecting for clients, or putting ourselves in a position where we might fail.
The problem is that waiting for confidence before taking action can keep us stuck. Dennis points out that confidence is built through experience. Just like a child learns to walk by trying, falling, and trying again, entrepreneurs develop confidence by taking steps, learning from mistakes, and continuing forward.
That is where accountability and connection become especially important. Dennis encourages people who feel afraid, nervous, or uncertain to find an accountability partner, goal buddy, mastermind group, or coach. Having someone to encourage you, challenge you, and help you keep moving can make a significant difference when motivation alone is not enough.
The conversation also addresses another common roadblock: feeling like you need to know everything before you begin. Dennis emphasizes that honesty and sincerity build trust. You do not have to have every answer immediately. Sometimes the best response is simply to acknowledge what you do not know, research it, and come back with the answer.
Dennis also encourages listeners to look for the “footprints in the sand” left by people who have already accomplished what they are trying to do. Asking questions, finding mentors, and learning from others can help turn an overwhelming goal into practical next steps.
If you have been waiting for the perfect moment, this episode is your reminder that you may never feel completely ready. Take the next step, find people who will hold you accountable, and let action create the confidence you have been waiting for.
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Key Notes
- Confidence often comes after taking action, not before it.
- Your brain may resist unfamiliar opportunities because it is trying to keep you safe.
- Accountability partners, goal buddies, masterminds, and coaches can help you move forward.
- You do not need to know everything before you begin.
- Be honest about what you do not know and find the answer.
- Learning from mentors and people who have already accomplished your goal can help you identify your next steps.
- Mistakes and failures can become valuable learning experiences instead of reasons to quit.
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About Dennis McCurdy
Dennis McCurdy finished high school eighth from the bottom of his class; and that’s where his story of grit begins. After serving in the military, he juggled community college at night and full-time work by day. Then he quit to sell real estate… right as the recession and soaring interest rates hit.
To survive, Dennis drove a canteen truck 40 hours a week, tended bar, and studied for his insurance license. With a $250 car and a sleeping bag in his office, he built his first business- and twelve years later, reached a $1 million net worth.
He went on to create one of the largest real-estate brokerages in his area, owned nearly 30 properties, built and flipped houses, and learned as much from failures as from success.
Now 75, Dennis still wakes up at 5:00 am, runs a five-star financial planning firm, and teaches others how to turn fear into fuel. A Certified Financial Planner, firewalking instructor, author, and speaker, Dennis believes success comes down to one simple truth: “I know how to work- and I outlasted them.”
