Most people think courage is something you either have or you don’t — but I’ve learned it’s a muscle you can build. In Episode 62 of Willpower, I sit down with Alexis Quiterio to talk about the micro-moments, mindset shifts, and self-awareness practices that make all the difference.
We dive into the connection between courage and presence, why communication is a skill worth practicing, and how to tell the difference between fear and alignment. Alexis shares her journey of moving through the unknown, learning to respond instead of react, and embracing the process over perfection.
If you’ve ever held back because of fear, struggled to speak up, or found yourself “doing” more than “being,” this episode will give you practical tools and a new way of looking at courage.
We cover:
✅ How to train your courage like a muscle
✅ The “contraction before expansion” principle
✅ Responding vs. reacting in high-stakes moments
✅ Why presence fuels confidence and growth
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Guest: Alexis Quiterio
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00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Building courage through micro-moments
06:45 – Contraction before expansion
17:34 – Responding vs. reacting
31:28 – The Buddha story on not accepting anger
34:51 – Alexis’s personal development journey
43:29 – Navigating career changes and life pivots
49:16 – Alexis describes her dream life of intimacy and impact
54:45 – Closing thoughts
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