This Week's Breakaway + 10 Ways to Build Confidence Before You Quit

You might not expect this, but studies show confidence is the #1 trait entrepreneurs say they needed most when leaving their 9-to-5. But here’s the kicker—it’s not something you’re born with, it’s built.

Here’s the secret: most people wait for confidence before they act. But the truth? Confidence follows action. It’s what you gain after you take that first step—no matter how small.

This Week’s Breakaway: You don’t need to feel ready. You need to feel willing. Start messy, start scared—but just start. Every action you take builds the belief that you can handle what’s next.

10 Ways to Build Confidence Before You Quit 👇

1. Remember: Your boss was confident enough to quit, why can’t you do the same?

2. Check out this article

3. Let’s remember what your office could look like in the future

4. Some experiences from other people who quit their 9-to-5 (old but insightful reddit post)

5. Challenge: Identify one limiting belief you hold and rewrite it as a positive affirmation.

6. Check out this toolkit for confidence (YouTube video)

7. Fear of quitting? This is for you

8. Visualize: Imagine yourself a year from now—are you still at your desk job or running your dream business? What steps did you take to get there?

9. Amazing and refreshing TED talk on vulnerability.

10. Wake up tomorrow and remind yourself: Confidence isn’t about never doubting—it’s about showing up anyway.

See you in the next one!