S65E5 Confidence is evidence based

A big thank you to members of the Walk the Pod lunchtime walk club, and to you for listening and for your thoughts on confidence this series.

Summing up everything we’ve learned in the series so far.

Walking away from the traffic and into the woods this lunchtime with some thoughts on confidence from Sam and Damon Albarn!

Drawing on the thoughts of John Steinbeck and the ancient Tao concept of wu wei today as I ponder confidence on my walk through the woods. Welcome to Walk the Pod.

Walking in my local woods this lunchtime, thinking about confidence vs determination. Supreme Cross Border Selector Nige calls with a walking report from Northern Spain. His thoughts on confidence, and how there are levels whether we are trying to learn a language or a new artistic skill lend themselves to the title of this episode. 

Walking in the woods after Storm Austen, I happen upon a really good mushroom. Confidence is evidence based! Space pharmaceuticals and BioOrbit.

Walking in central London this lunchtime, thinking about confidence and how it competes with doubt. Plus, the giant metal spider sculptures of Louise de Bourgeios.

Building on yesterday’s discussion, what can we do if we want to bring confidence to something new? Plus a voicenote from Kiwi Rob in New Zealand.

Walking in White City this lunchtime, considering whether confidence is something we either have or don’t have. Alternatively, could it vary depending on the topic or activity? Plus, a plug for Imperial College London’s Robot Lates on Thursday 29th October 2026.

A very warm welcome to the new series! Walking in South Kensington and introducing our new theme: Confidence. Plus weekly walking side quests: Colour Quest (orange), Number Quest (13, anyone?) and Shape Quest (hearts).