# The Art of Unstoppable Self-Belief  - Joe Santagato - #1108

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Podcast: [Modern Wisdom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-wisdom-229239)
Published: 2026-06-08T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Joe Santagato is a comedian and podcaster. What’s on the other side of self-belief? For Joe Santagato, it was raw authenticity. By betting on himself, he turned The Basement Yard into a podcast powerhouse and recently sold out Madison Square Garden. How did he do it, and what can we learn from his journey? Expect to learn which state has the most sexually satisfied women, why Joe’s audience is mostly women, why trying hard suddenly became uncool, what allowed Joe to become more vulnerable, how to engineer more fun at work, advice for anyone who doesn’t believe in themselves and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (0:00) How Joe Sold Out Madison Square Garden (4:32) The Cult Following of The Basement Yard (6:12) Who’s Having the Best Sex in the US? (8:20) Does Bear Spray Actually Work? (14:00) Why Self-Belief Changes Everything (20:23) The Secret to Building Confidence (25:49) Why Do Women Love The Basement Yard? (26:52) Does Imposter Syndrome Slow Joe Down? (31:33) Why Obsession Is a Superpower (36:50) Does Lack of Direction Kill Ambition? (44:04) When Did Trying Hard Become Lame? (50:09) Is Authenticity Your Biggest Advantage? (55:07) Turning Mistake…

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