The Power of Grit: How to Lead Yourself Before Leading Others

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For so long, I believed my worth was measured by my performance, achievements, and success. The titles, the accolades, the validation—it all felt like proof that I was enough. But when those things were stripped away, I was forced to face a question I had been avoiding my entire life:

Who am I without all of this?

Maybe you’ve asked yourself the same thing. Maybe you’ve tied your identity to:

• Your career and success
• The roles you play—leader, mother, wife, entrepreneur
• The validation you receive from others
• The constant pursuit of more

But what happens when life shifts? When the things you once defined yourself by are gone? Do you lose yourself too?

I wrestled with this question for years. My journey of chasing perfection—of striving, achieving, and pushing myself to the limit—wasn’t just about success. It was about worth.

And that’s when I realized: My worth was never meant to be found in what I do. It was always meant to be rooted in who I am.

The truth is, we don’t need to prove ourselves. We need to remember who we were created to be.

Take a moment to reflect: If everything you do was taken away today, who would you still be?

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How to Reclaim Your True Identity

1. Your identity is not your achievements. Titles, roles, and accolades can be taken away. Who you are at your core cannot.
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2. Growth isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more. True transformation happens when we shift our mindset from striving to becoming.
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3. Your strongest thoughts shape your future. If you believe you are only worthy when you achieve, you’ll always be chasing. If you believe you are worthy just as you are, you’ll build from a place of confidence and trust.
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4. Faith fuels identity. The world will tell you to work harder, hustle more, and define yourself by what you do. But your true identity is found in Christ—and that is unshakable.
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Points to Ponder

• Where have I placed my identity?
• If everything I do was taken away, who would I still be?
• What does it look like to step into my true identity today?

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Scripture for the Soul

"You are fearfully and wonderfully made." — Psalm 139:14

You were never meant to find your worth in what you do. You were created with purpose, intention, and intrinsic value.
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Your Next Step: Listen, Learn, and Take Action

If today’s message spoke to you, take the next step:

➡ Listen to the full episode – The Power of Grit: Identity, Leadership, and Purpose-Driven Growth with Linzie Hermsmeyer​

➡ Join the community – Connect with like-minded women inside The Confident Woman Community ​

➡ Go deeper – Transform your life from the inside out with our Tools and Resources.

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You don’t need to do more to be more. You already are enough.

You have the power to create your own story!

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XO,

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