GVM Classic: Delusional Confidence 🎵 Inspired by: “Get Up by James Brown

This morning, we dig into the power of delusional confidence—the kind of unstoppable belief that propels you forward, even when doubt says “wait.” And who better to lead the charge than James Brown with his explosive funk hit “Sex Machine.”

Recorded in two takes and released in 1970 with backing vocals from Bobby Byrd, the track soared to No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 15 on Billboard’s Hot 100 It marked a creative high point for James Brown, backed by the newly formed J.B.'s—which included bass legend Bootsy Collins, guitar by Catfish Collins, and drums by Jabo Starks
Together, they crafted a hypnotic groove centered around an insistent riff, punctuated by Brown’s powerful call-and-response: “Get up… stay on the scene… like a sex machine” 

But let’s get to the lesson: Brown wasn’t waiting until he felt ready—he declared readiness. That’s delusional confidence. It’s stepping onstage convinced you already belong there. It’s dancing before you feel joy. It’s leading before you feel qualified.

Here’s what we unpack in this episode:

• Confidence ignites action. Brown’s opening spoken count-in wasn’t cautious—it was commanding.
• Emotion reacts; action leads. Instead of waiting for motivation, create momentum by moving first.
• Community amplifies courage. The call-and-response between Brown and Byrd shows the power of shared belief over solitude.

 So today—when doubt whispers, when preparation feels incomplete—remember James’s anthem:
“Get up… stay on the scene… like a sex machine.”

You've got more power than you think. Now go use it.

SONGS OF THE DAY
James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine

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