As a longtime music and advertising executive, Steve Stoute has spent a career working creatively alongside some of the biggest names in sports, music, and business. Here, he shares what he learned about confidence and relentless work ethic from Beyonce, Kobe Bryant, and Jimmy Iovine, among others.

Shea Serrano became a writer when, as a teacher in need of some extra money, he did a Google search for jobs you can do from home. Three New York Times bestsellers, a staff writing job at The Ringer, and a massive, engaged Twitter following later, he has some advice on how to bet on yourself—and win big.

Even though, at 31, Joel Kim Booster has been doing stand-up and performing jokes for nearly a decade, he says he's only felt confident for part of that time. he unpacks how he got comfortable being in front of a crowd, what comedy and humor have done for his confidence offstage, and why, of all the places he performs, cruise ships are the most nerve-wracking.

Michael Gervais is a sports psychologist whose clients include the Seattle Seahawks (who he helped win a Super Bowl in 2014) and skydiver Felix Baumgartner (who he helped free fall from 130,000 feet in 2012). He explains why success (and thus confidence) is dependent on your ability to respond constructively to the present moment, and to calmly manage your inner world against outside stress.

With a legendary resume that includes everything from rock climbing to whitewater rafting to marathon mountain biking, Rebecca Rusch isn't just an ultra endurance icon—she has also been dubbed adventure sports' "Queen of Pain." And yet she's always doubted her abilities and felt like she has more to learn—and cites that sense of self-doubt as the source of her success.

Dr. Barry Michels has spent decades helping his clients in the entertainment industry overcome self-doubt. Drawing on his experience as a psychotherapist, he shares the tools he uses to help Hollywood's A-listers beat that insecurity, find their confidence, and unlock their potential.

Even after making it big in the pop world, Lauv didn't think he was good enough. Now, after years of struggling with self-doubt (and armed with a debut album set to drop in March) the musician and producer shares some keys to positive self-belief, and getting out of your head and into the world.

After years of taking thousands of clutch and difficult shots, NBA sharpshooter J.J. Redick shares some secrets on never psyching yourself out, and staying confident under immense pressure or through any slump.

Jill Heinerth has spent more than 30 years scuba diving underneath glaciers and into dark caves, learning to navigate unexpected underwater chaos and returning with some lessons that’ll help you live more confidently on dry land.

The ESPN host and retired hooper talks to Clay Skipper about how he's always maintained his self-trust, leaving behind NBA money, and his biggest regret after that 1993 NCAA championship loss.

Airplane Mode is coming back for another season, with 10 episodes all about confidence: how to get it, how to keep it, and what to do if you lose it.

The co-author of 'A Beginner's Guide to the End" has found value—and inspiration—in confronting grief and death.

The rapper opens up about therapy, A$AP Yams' death, re-thinking mental health, and more.

The man behind 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' explains the difficulty of doing great work...and then doing it all again.

A conversation on ghosting, Millennial love, and the secret to being more honest with your partner.

A deep, funny convo filled with thoughtful advice from Raphael Bob-Waksberg.

Professional de-mystifier Steven Johnson explains the science behind smarter choices.

Comedian Pete Holmes has some advice for finding joy in life...and Knicks games.

Influencer-for-good Aminatou Sow on how to be your best self where it matters most: the Internet

Former pro poker player and author Annie Duke on how being wrong can be good for you.

GQ's new podcast all about stealing the secrets to living smarter, from the people who've (sorta) figured it out.