# From Self-Doubt to Unshakeable Self-Belief - Max Kennedy

An episode of [Change is Possible](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1805849357), 3 Sep 2025, 1 h 00 min.

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Max Kennedy shares his journey from an uncertain 18-year-old on scholarship in the U.S. to a 23-year-old rising professional golfer with unshakable self-belief. He opens up about battling homesickness, handling self-doubt, and the intense competitiveness of elite sport. Max explains how undeniable facts, work ethic, and consistency have shaped his mindset—turning setbacks into resilience and belief into action. From his turning point in college to the pressures of competing against the world's best, he reveals the sacrifices, strategies, and competitive fire fueling his ambition to become the best golfer in the world. This conversation is about more than golf—it’s about how challenges forge strength, and how belief backed by hard work can change what’s possible. Follow Max: Instagram Change is Possible with Brian Pennie: ⬛ Get FREE access to Brian’s online courses ⬛ Buy Brian’s memoir, Bonus Time ⬛ Follow Brian on Instagram ⬛ Follow Brian on LinkedIn Sponsors: The Kyne Foundation Imagine having a sponsor whose only interest is creating positive ripple effects of change around the world. I first met Jacqueline and David Kyne from the Kyne Foundation when they introduced me to Dr Gabor Mate in 2024, an incredible “pinch myself” moment in my own life. With a focus on nurturing youth wellbeing and empowering education, The Kyne Foundation's belief is simple: kindness is powerful, practical, and worth paying forward. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sharing weekly challenges inspired by their work and ethos: small actions create big ripples. Our simple ask? Go be kind to yourself, to others, and your community. Because kindness is contagious. 0:00 — Moving to America at 18 & intense competition 3:30 — Homesickness, pressure & self-doubt 6:20 — Why challenges build resilience 8:40 — Acknowledging doubt instead of avoiding it 11:10 — Using evidence to fight negative thoughts 13:40 — Work ethic as confidence 16:10 — “I will become the best golfer in the world” 18:30 — Self-belief vs ego 21:00 — Actions follow identity 23:30 — Saying no to friends & social life 26:20 — Priorities and respect 29:10 — The cost of chasing excellence 31:20 — The turning point in college performance 34:40 — From average results to world rankings 37:00 — Talent vs hard work 39:10 — What flow really is 41:30 — Why routine creates performance 44:00 — Consistency over motivation 46:10 — Dealing with bad rounds & failure 48:30 — Perspective & “cosmic irrelevance” 50:10 — Controlling the controllables 52:00 — Breathwork & meditation 54:10 — Visualization & mental rehearsal 56:00 — Performing under pressure 57:30 — “Be borderline delusional” 58:30 — The importance of a plan 59:20 — Never quit high performance mindset, athlete psychology, self belief psychology, discipline habits, mental toughness, flow state performance, visualization training, resilience mindset, success habits, change is possible podcast

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