Have you felt that a lack of confidence is holding you back from reaching your riding dreams? 

Here’s the truth: Confidence doesn’t come before action—it grows after you take action. The good news? You can take small, simple steps to build it over time—even if fear is tagging along.

This week, we’re sharing 5 practical tips to help you turn fear into progress and build the confidence you need to chase your biggest goals. 

5 Steps to Build Confidence in Riding (and Life!)

 Fear Means You’re Growing
Feeling fear isn’t a bad thing—it’s a sign you’re stepping outside your comfort zone (where real progress happens!). Instead of avoiding fear, embrace it and take action anyway.

 Try this: Next time you feel nervous or afraid, remind yourself: “This fear means I’m growing. I can do this.”

 Break Big Goals into Small Wins
Big dreams can feel overwhelming. The key is to break them down into smaller, manageable steps. 

 Dreaming of jumping 1.40m? Start by mastering 80cm.
 Once you’re confident, stretch to 90cm, then 1m, and so on.

Each small success will build your confidence and skills, step by step.

 Focus on Today, Not the Future
Worrying about your end goal can paralyze you. Instead, focus on what you can control today. 

 Ask yourself:

• What’s one thing I can do right now to improve?

• How can I make this ride count?

Being present helps quiet self-doubt and keeps you moving forward.

 Set Goals That Stretch, Not Scare
Think of growth like zones:

• Comfort Zone: Feels easy, but no growth happens.

• Stretch Zone: Challenges you, but is doable.

• Panic Zone: Feels overwhelming and unproductive.

 Aim for goals in your Stretch Zone. Push just a little outside your comfort zone each time—consistent, small steps lead to big results.

 Find Accountability and Support
You don’t have to do it alone. Having the right people in your corner can make all the difference. 

 A coach, mentor, or supportive friend can:

• Cheer you on when things get tough.

• Help you stay focused and accountable.

• Remind you of your progress when fear sneaks in.

To dive deeper into these tips listen to the full Podcast Episode “Building Real Confidence by Taking Action”

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 A Holiday Gift for You! 

To help you on your journey, we’ve created something special this holiday season:

 Top 5 Favorite Mental Tools for Competitive Riders 

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It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of this amazing community. Use these tools to reset, refocus, and head into 2025 with confidence and clarity.

Here’s to feeling the fear, taking action, and growing your confidence—one ride at a time.