Confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from taking action, says business leader Kat Cole, who worked her way up from waitress to CEO of a global health company. She presents a simple yet powerful practice called the “hot shot rule” to help you step into a leadership mindset, break free from inertia and take decisive action when it matters most. (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 23, 2024)
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@YouTubeFreeSummary
April 28, 2025 at 11:01 am
00:00 – 03:04 : Understanding Confidence and Taking Action
03:04 – 06:04 : Overcoming Complacency with the Hot Shot Rule
06:04 – 07:46 : Applying the Hot Shot Rule for Growth and Confidence
Structured Summary of the Video:
**(**00:00**) – Understanding Confidence and Taking Action**
• Confidence is defined as reliance or assurance in someone’s abilities or qualities, and building it requires taking action rather than waiting for confidence to appear first.
**(**03:04**) – Overcoming Complacency with the Hot Shot Rule**
• The speaker learned from her mother to overcome complacency by imagining someone admired in her role and asking what they would do differently to improve, leading to the creation of the “Hot Shot Rule.”
**(**06:04**) – Applying the Hot Shot Rule for Growth and Confidence**
• Practicing the Hot Shot Rule weekly has led to meaningful actions like holding others accountable, apologizing, and stopping outdated initiatives, fostering growth and building a reputation for vulnerability and action.
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April 28, 2025 at 11:02 am
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@SundarNepal-UK
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 am
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April 28, 2025 at 11:06 am
Showed this video to a guy and now he wants to try everything we’ve seen. I’ll have to get ready🍭
@AmandaBest-i7g
April 28, 2025 at 11:07 am
Omg, love this already
@sooma-ai
April 28, 2025 at 11:11 am
Kat Cole introduces the “hot shot rule” to drive leadership growth and confidence through action. This practice involves regularly envisioning someone admired in your role, identifying improvements, acting quickly, and sharing the process with others.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:46 pm
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@BGLoscar
April 28, 2025 at 11:13 am
Repetition is the key! The more you do something, the better you become.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:14 pm
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@thechosenone6333
April 28, 2025 at 4:10 pm
Ya netural network in the brains get better and your brains needs less energy to process it , just simply as that
@ImrulEmon-x1z
April 28, 2025 at 11:15 am
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@En1Gm4A
April 28, 2025 at 11:17 am
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@Eva-s1p6k
April 28, 2025 at 11:24 am
Thanks for the content, always interesting.
🍅 & 🦭
@pragmaticpoet
April 28, 2025 at 11:28 am
I admire Jesus Christ
@АлексейКузнецов-д1с2й
April 28, 2025 at 12:11 pm
Me too my brother)) happy Easter!
@loadsmartUDX-158
April 28, 2025 at 1:36 pm
Best role model ever!!! Amen brother!
@Calebjoyemusic
April 28, 2025 at 11:37 am
Previously called “fake it till you make it” Amway and all MLM fly-by-night companies teach this as part of envisioning your dreams. Its for weak-minded people who won’t take time to address the power-seeking monster and narcissistic tendencies we all have. Hedonism is not the way.
@GlobalSpeakersTalk
April 28, 2025 at 12:24 pm
Well said about the confidence …..I would love to invite you on our platform to share your insights ❤
@GlobalSpeakersTalk
April 28, 2025 at 12:24 pm
1:28
@MohitPatel-ry7zb
April 28, 2025 at 12:40 pm
i kept seeing people mention Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane all over and honestly? i thought it was just another scammy manifestation thing. but after seeing it pop up so much (and being lowkey desperate lol) i finally gave in. glad i did. it wasn’t just the usual “believe and hope harder” talk. especially part 2 of the book — the stuff about body language and how your energy shows up physically — that was wild. if you’re skeptical like i was, i get it. but honestly it explained stuff i never even thought about before.
@Emily-w1j7k
April 28, 2025 at 12:45 pm
Thank you for what you do. Your videos are a real gift for us, the viewers. I greatly appreciate your work and the inspiration you bring to the world.
🌷 ) ⛹️
@beautydancer6508
April 28, 2025 at 12:48 pm
i literally almost didn’t even give Vibrations of Manifestation a chance because i’ve read so many “life-changing” books that just said "trust the universe" and nothing else lol. but a few tarot readers i follow kept mentioning it and curiosity got the better of me. part 1 was already solid but part 2?? the body language + energy interaction stuff?? no one else is talking about that. it’s not about forcing, it’s about getting your whole self actually lined up. feels way less exhausting now tbh.
@geetanishad1977
April 28, 2025 at 12:48 pm
not gonna lie, when i first saw people talking about Vibrations of Manifestation i figured it was just another gimmick. been burned too many times by pretty covers and big promises lol. but after the fifth person i trust mentioned it, i caved. and honestly? part 2 especially opened my eyes. it’s not just about what you think, it’s how your whole energy field comes across without you realizing. idk if it’s for everyone, but if you’ve been stuck doing all the “right things” and nothing clicks, it might explain why.
@RupanjalAli-hr7gc
April 28, 2025 at 12:49 pm
honestly didn’t expect much when i finally checked out Vibrations of Manifestation (by alex lane) after seeing it mentioned on like every other abundance/tarot video i watch. figured it would be another “positive vibes only” kind of thing but it actually broke down how your energy interacts with the field and how even tiny subconscious patterns show up. part 2 hit different too. the way it explains how your body language + micro energy shifts affect what you attract?? it’s the part no one tells you about. glad i gave it a shot tbh. it’s different.
@BrutusMaximusAurelius
April 28, 2025 at 12:57 pm
So basically What Would Jesus Do but also with other people ;).
@loadsmartUDX-158
April 28, 2025 at 1:38 pm
Amen!! Best role model ever to exist
@BrianMcInnis87
April 28, 2025 at 5:14 pm
I think we officially have enough talks on corporate leadership now.
@TatjanaNikolic2510
April 29, 2025 at 2:32 am
😂
@oliviao2238
April 29, 2025 at 10:37 am
Or not enough
@AlexandraRichter-z3l
April 28, 2025 at 7:57 pm
Hair goals, and goals in general. Loved this!
@johndoe-qo8cy
April 28, 2025 at 8:43 pm
TLDR:- Personal accountability
@nurcholismadjid4232
April 28, 2025 at 11:32 pm
What’s TLDR?
@johndoe-qo8cy
April 29, 2025 at 12:41 am
@@nurcholismadjid4232 TLDR = Too Long, Didnt Read… Definition = In Summary
@Jjomz99
April 28, 2025 at 9:41 pm
Uhhhgghhgg what happened to TED. just videos for people who suck at their jobs now…watching videos on how to become a fake corporate robot that real people can spot from a mile away. Business casual psychopath training videos
@Protibeshi
April 28, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Inpsired me!
@VidSkipperAI
April 28, 2025 at 11:23 pm
*_TIMESTAMPS_* & Summary: To build confidence and drive growth, take consistent action by using the “Hot Shot Rule”: envision someone you admire in your role, identify one improvement they’d make, act on it within 24 hours, and then inform your team.
0:04 💪 Action Drives Confidence
• 💪 Confidence comes from taking action, not the other way around; action builds abilities and qualities.
• 🌱 Consistent action and learning drive continuous growth and improvement.
• 🗝️ Techniques and practices can help overcome challenges and foster confidence and growth.
1:15 🌠 Overcoming Complacency with the Hot Shot Rule
• 🌠 The ability to push oneself even in good times is crucial to avoid complacency.
• 👩 Kat’s mom left her alcoholic father, inspiring Kat to value action and change.
• 🔑 “Hot Shot Rule”: Envision someone admired in your role and act within 24 hours on what they’d improve, then inform others involved.
3:58 ⏰ The “Hot Shot Rule” Explained
• ⏰ The “Hot Shot Rule” involves thinking about your role, envisioning someone admired in it, and acting within 24 hours on what they’d improve.
• 🤝 After acting on the change, communicate the actions to those involved.
• ✈️ The practice led to actions like holding business partners accountable, apologizing, stopping initiatives, and expressing gratitude to loved ones.
5:42 🌱 Applying the Hot Shot Rule for Growth
• 📅 The Hot Shot Rule should be practiced weekly to maximize its impact.
• 🌱 By practicing it weekly, you’ll make 52 changes a year that you might not have otherwise made.
• 📣 The practice builds a reputation of vulnerability and encourages team members to proactively bring issues to your attention.
** Generated using ✨ *_VidSkipper AI_* Chrome Extension
@resatmohammod4211
April 28, 2025 at 11:52 pm
Anyone in Bangladesh 🥰
@oliviao2238
April 29, 2025 at 10:39 am
No
@RetireRichYou
April 29, 2025 at 1:46 am
Very good strategy, just not too happy about all the to do actions from the boss every Sunday afternoon 🙄 😂
@dielaughing73
April 29, 2025 at 1:53 am
So many bots
@symoneheywood4911
April 29, 2025 at 6:19 am
Sooooo many
@strixcz
April 29, 2025 at 3:29 am
She has a bit manic vibe about her (I wonder if she’s actually _happy_ with her life or if she’s stuck in a cycle of perpetualy chasing her “better self” because she still feels “not good enough” despite all her achievements). That being said, the point about building confidence through action is spot on – so thanks for that!
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April 29, 2025 at 7:12 am
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@HelpmeHeal-j6l
April 29, 2025 at 11:24 am
😊
@keithbonney1989
April 29, 2025 at 11:34 am
The problem with self help talks in for profit entities is no matter how confident you are, how many positive things you do for self care, if you’re company isn’t making money then it’s all for nothing. It all comes down to profit over people. No matter how much you try to sugar coat it and make it look and feel good. Sure, good things can come from the company and people can benefit, but only to a point. Once the company starts to lose money, people lose.
@HelpmeHeal-j6l
April 29, 2025 at 12:01 pm
Love this