Business By Hormozi #160: Turning Nerves into Power
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The Big Moment
Jason’s heart was pounding.
He stood backstage, moments away from pitching his startup to a room full of investors. The stakes couldn’t be higher—this was his shot at securing funding that could take his company to the next level.
But all he felt was nerves. His hands were sweaty. His mind raced with what ifs.
What if I mess up? What if I forget what to say? What if they see right through me?
Then, he remembered something his old coach once told him:
“You’re not nervous. You’re excited.”
The Mental Flip
Jason had always thought of nerves as a bad thing. But when he reframed it—when he told himself that his racing heart, sweaty palms, and adrenaline weren’t signs of fear, but signs of readiness—everything shifted.
Instead of seeing himself as anxious, he saw himself as prepared. Instead of fearing the moment, he owned it.
He took a deep breath, rolled his shoulders back, and whispered to himself:
“I’m not nervous. I’m ready.”
The Science Behind It
Studies show that anxiety and excitement feel almost identical in the body—rapid heartbeat, increased energy, heightened focus. The only difference? The story you tell yourself about it.
When you say, “I’m anxious,” your brain assumes something is wrong.
When you say, “I’m excited,” your brain shifts into let’s do this mode.
How to Apply This in High-Stakes Situations
Reframe the Feeling → Instead of saying, “I’m nervous about this meeting/interview/event,” say, “I’m excited for this opportunity.”
Channel the Energy → Use that extra adrenaline to be more engaged, alert, and confident.
Shift the Focus → Don’t dwell on what could go wrong. Focus on what could go right.
The Takeaway
The next time you feel nerves creeping in, remind yourself:
Your body isn’t working against you—it’s preparing you.
The only difference between anxiety and excitement is how you label it.
You’re not nervous. You’re ready.
Jason nailed his pitch that day. Not because the nerves disappeared—but because he turned them into power.
