# 736: FOPO Is Stealing Your Confidence Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders-consultants-athletes-coaches-about-mindset-1043685/736-fopo-is-stealing-your-confidence Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders-consultants-athletes-coaches-about-mindset-1043685/736-fopo-is-stealing-your-confidence.md Podcast: [High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders-consultants-athletes-coaches-about-mindset-1043685) Published: 2026-03-09T22:22:00+00:00 Episode link: https://thehighperformancemindset.com/736-fopo-is-stealing-your-confidence Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cindrakamphoff/736.mp3?dest-id=285922 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders-consultants-athletes-coaches-about-mindset-1043685/episodes/736-fopo-is-stealing-your-confidence Duration seconds: 356 ## Resource Quote of the Week: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." — Ralph Waldo Emerson Why do we care so much about what other people think, and how is it impacting our confidence? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa talk about FOPO — the Fear of Other People's Opinions , a term coined by performance psychologist Michael Gervais. When we let outside voices guide our decisions, our confidence shrinks and we start playing small. You'll hear why comparison is one of the fastest confidence killers, how FOPO quietly shows up in everyday moments, and what high performers do differently to stay grounded in their purpose instead of approval. If you've ever hesitated to speak up, share an idea, or pursue an opportunity because of what others might think—this episode is for you. Power Phrase of the Week: "I value feedback — but I don't outsource my identity. To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders-consultants-athletes-coaches-about-mindset-1043685/episodes/736-fopo-is-stealing-your-confidence/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders-consultants-athletes-coaches-about-mindset-1043685/736-fopo-is-stealing-your-confidence.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.