What does it really take to believe in yourself when the pressure is real and the path is hard?
In this episode, we sit down with 18-year-old Simone Moss to explore grit, faith, discipline, and the mindset required to grow — no matter your age.

Simone shares how competitive sailing, military college life, and her Christian faith have shaped her mental resilience, confidence, and ability to stay grounded while striving for big goals.

Topics We Cover:

• What grit really means (and how to build it)
• Competing mentally, not physically
• Faith as a foundation for resilience
• Discipline vs. motivation
• Why excuses keep us stuck
• The power of realistic goals
• Female friendships and sisterhood
• Confidence without external validation
• Balance, pressure, and self-respect

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why believing in yourself isn’t enough without action
• How Simone learned to stop chasing validation
• What women of any age can learn from younger generations
• Why hard work is never something you regret
• How faith can guide everyday decisions

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
02:00 Simone’s journey into competitive sailing
05:00 Competing against men & mindset strength
08:30 Discipline, excuses, and early mornings
11:00 Faith, God, and personal responsibility
15:30 Friendship, maturity, and emotional intelligence
20:30 Dating, confidence, and self-focus
28:00 Grit, goals, and realistic expectations
33:00 Final takeaways & belief in yourself

Guest:
Simone Moss — Competitive sailor, military college student, and young woman redefining resilience.

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