#15: Jesse Jensen | Pilot, Poet, and Performer | Throw Your Hat Over The Fence

Big news—Jesse Jensen’s debut book, Throw Your Hat Over The Fence, launches on Amazon this Thursday, August 28th! 

In this week’s episode of The Confidence Shortcut, Jesse shares the life philosophy behind the book—a simple but powerful commitment mechanism that can propel you toward your biggest dreams.

What if the secret to achieving your dreams isn't waiting until you feel confident, but taking action that forces you to move forward? In this illuminating conversation, Jesse reveals how "throwing your hat over the fence" creates a powerful commitment mechanism that propels you toward your goals.

Jesse shares the origins of this philosophy—a piece of wisdom from his grandfather that became the title of his debut book of illustrated poems. By creating situations that demand follow-through, Jesse transformed from a mechanical engineer into a multi-faceted achiever: sales executive, private pilot, patent holder, entrepreneur, comedian, and certified executive leadership coach.

The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Jesse recounts his catastrophic early attempt at stand-up comedy, opening for a professional comedian with zero preparation. Rather than letting this painful experience define him, he eventually returned to comedy decades later, proving that failure provides invaluable lessons when approached with honesty and reflection.

What makes this episode particularly powerful is Jesse's emphasis on defining success on your own terms. Early in his marriage, he wrote down specific goals that mattered to him personally. Years later, he discovered this list and realized he had accomplished most items—a testament to the power of clear intention and consistent action.

For anyone feeling stuck or uncertain, Jesse offers practical wisdom: write down what truly matters to you, create commitments that force action, take small daily steps regardless of how you feel, and view setbacks as learning opportunities. His approach challenges the common belief that confidence precedes action, suggesting instead that bold moves create confidence.

Ready to throw your own hat over the fence? Listen now, then grab your copy of Jesse’s new book on Amazon August 28th—and share which commitment you’ll make today to move closer to the life you want.

For more information on Jesse's new book of illustrated poems:

https://www.throwthathat.com/

To purchase a copy of the book, Throw Your Hat Over The Fence, The Poems of Jesse Jensen, Illustrated by Jashton Gieser, head over to Amazon on August 28th!

You can find Jesse on Linked In: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessewjensen/

On TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@throwyourhatoverthefence?lang=en

On Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/throwthathat/

To contact Jesse: 

[email protected]

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