Confidence isn't something you wait for. It's something you build through action, one small step at a time.

Most people think they need confidence before they can take action. But what if it actually works the other way around?

In this episode of The Expert Method, Ian Gatzke sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter to explore how small, intentional actions can build real confidence, help us overcome perfectionism, and create meaningful personal growth.

Christiane shares her Petite Practice philosophy: the idea that small steps, repeated consistently, can lead to bold results. Drawing from her experience as a professor and her work helping people become comfortable with discomfort, she explains why confidence comes from doing the things that challenge us, not waiting until those things feel easy.

They also explore the perfectionism trap that keeps people from putting their work into the world, why personal transformation requires more than checking boxes, and how understanding your own story can help you discover the unique value you have to offer.

You don't need to transform your entire life overnight.

You need to take the next small step, follow through, and prove to yourself that you're capable of more than you thought.

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Dr. Schroeter’s Links:
- Website: https://doctorchristiane.com
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christianeschroeter
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.christiane
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor.christiane
- YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christiane

Dr. Schroeter’s Books:
https://doctorchristiane.com/books

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Download the Program Execution System Toolkit:
https://implementgpts.com/pestoolkit

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Highlights:
0:00 Episode Highlight
1:01 Stop Checking Boxes
5:34 Growth Requires Discomfort
8:22 Start With a Petite Practice
12:23 Confidence Comes From Repetition
15:44 You Don’t Have to Be Perfect
17:38 Escape the Perfectionism Spiral
22:34 Growth Changes Who You Are
25:52 Find Your Superpower in Your Roots
30:47 Turn Your Mess Into a Message

Waiting until you feel confident might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

Most people think confidence has to come before action. But what if confidence is something you build by taking action, making mistakes, and learning along the way?

In this episode of The Expert Method, Ian Gatzke sits down with coach Willie Blake to explore why we hesitate, how our relationship with failure shapes our behavior, and what it actually takes to move forward when we don't feel ready.

Willie shares the story of starting his coaching business while working at Walmart, including the first year when he had zero clients and hosted a weekly mastermind that nobody attended. Instead of walking away, he pressed record anyway.

That experience opens up a deeper conversation about building belief in yourself before anyone else does, why small consistent actions matter more than waiting for the perfect moment, and how to break overwhelming goals into steps you can actually take.

They also explore the psychological side of getting stuck: how past experiences shape our beliefs, why fear can persist even when we know exactly what to do, and why moving forward sometimes requires more than another strategy or productivity system.

If you've ever known what you needed to do but struggled to get yourself to follow through, this conversation offers a different way to think about confidence, failure, and taking action.

As Willie puts it: "You're not behind. You're just still in park."

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Willie’s Links:
- Website: https://coachwillieblake.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willieblake-light
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillieBlake.Light
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willieblake_light
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willieblake_light
- YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DyslexicAchieversHub

Breaking Free: The 12 Chains That Hold Us Back (and How to Shatter Them):
https://coachwillieblake.com/breakfree

The Dyslexic Achiever’s Blueprint:
https://coachwillieblake.com/freegift

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Download the Program Execution System Toolkit:
https://implementgpts.com/pestoolkit

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- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-gatzke/
- Schedule Free Blueprinting Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/implement-ai-blueprinting

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Highlights:
0:00 Episode Highlight
1:45 Confidence Comes After Action
4:38 Is Failure Even Real?
10:51 When Nobody Shows Up
14:18 You Only Fail When You Quit
16:17 Want Something Bigger Than Yourself
19:52 Build Belief One Step at a Time
25:22 Make the Next Step Smaller
33:04 Do It Before You Feel Confident
35:28 Find the Root of the Fear
45:49 Episode Takeaway

Blockchain has been surrounded by hype for years. But beyond Bitcoin, cryptocurrency speculation, and NFTs, what problems does the technology actually solve?

In this episode of The Expert Method, Ian Gatzke sits down with blockchain attorney and author Eric Guthrie to explore the practical applications of blockchain technology, where it creates real value, and where entrepreneurs are building solutions in search of problems.

Eric breaks down how blockchain works in simple terms, then walks through real-world applications ranging from supply chain tracking and international payments to financial accessibility and business infrastructure.

They also explore why so many blockchain startups struggle, what separates legitimate applications from speculative projects, and how emerging technologies like AI could influence blockchain's future.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for new opportunities or simply someone trying to understand the technology beyond the headlines, this conversation offers a practical look at what blockchain can actually do.

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Eric’s Links:
- Website: https://ericguthrie.com
- Website: https://www.blockchainordie.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlanceguthrie
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/BetterMEBetterWE/100063648477166
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettermebetterwe
- X: https://x.com/BetterMe4We

Eric’s Books:
https://ericguthrie.com/#mybooks

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Download the Program Execution System Toolkit:
https://implementgpts.com/pestoolkit

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- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-gatzke/
- Schedule Free Blueprinting Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/implement-ai-blueprinting

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Highlights:
0:00 Episode Highlight
1:46 How Blockchain Actually Works
7:33 Where Blockchain Creates Value
12:30 Tokens vs. Blockchains
17:32 What’s Slowing Adoption
23:27 Start With the Problem
25:53 Eliminate the Middlemen
29:56 What Blockchain Could Become
37:00 Understand and Love Each Other
38:17 Episode Takeaway