Cocky vs Confident - Joey Mascio

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In this episode, I discuss the difference between being cocky and confident with Joey Massio, a former middle school teacher turned teen coach. We explore the importance of helping teens build self-confidence without the fear of coming off as arrogant. Joey shares a scenario where a teen struggled to recognize her talents due to the fear of being seen as cocky. We delve into tips on how to avoid sounding like you're bragging, such as refraining from comparisons and being genuinely surprised by your accomplishments. Joey underscores the value of acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses, as genuine confidence stems from humility. Together, we explore the significance of nurturing self-assurance in teens rather than allowing self-doubt to persist out of fear of being perceived as boastful. Join us as we advocate for fostering a mindset of humble confidence, where embracing one's abilities and flaws leads to authentic self-assurance devoid of cockiness or arrogance.
Joey Massio, a former middle school teacher turned teen coach, shared insights on the difference between being cocky and confident. He emphasized the importance of helping teens move away from self-doubt without fearing appearing arrogant. Joey highlighted a scenario where a teen struggled to acknowledge her talent due to the fear of being perceived as cocky. He explained that self-confidence lies in recognizing one's abilities without belittling others. Joey outlined two tips to avoid coming off as bragging: refraining from comparing oneself to others and being genuinely surprised by one's accomplishments. He emphasized the significance of being able to admit both strengths and weaknesses, as true confidence involves humility. Joey encouraged promoting self-assurance in teens rather than allowing them to linger in self-doubt out of fear of appearing boastful. He advocated for cultivating a mindset of humble confidence, where acknowledging one's skills and imperfections leads to genuine self-assurance without veering into cockiness or arrogance.

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Joey Mascio
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Joey Mascio
Teen life coach & creator of Sidekick to Hero, a gamified mindset training app that helps teens build confidence, develop social skills, and achieve their goals
Cocky vs Confident - Joey Mascio