The Reliable Self: How to Keep Small Promises and Build Trust in Your Own Actions

Self-trust is not something you either possess or lack. It is built through evidence.Every promise you keep teaches you that your intentions matter. Every unrealistic commitment makes the next promise harder to believe. The Reliable Self shows you how to reverse that pattern without relying on constant motivation, rigid routines or impossible standards.Dorian Kelst explains how to size commitments for real life, create visible starting points, track progress honestly and recover after missed days. You will learn why consistency depends less on intensity than on making your actions believable and repeatable.Whether you are rebuilding routines, pursuing a long-delayed goal or simply trying to depend on yourself again, this practical system will help you turn small completed promises into durable confidence, personal accountability and a more reliable identity.