Atlanta, GA, November 24th, 2025, FinanceWire
KD Lakhesar, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Vencedors, has published his latest work, The Science of Belief, a deep exploration of how self-image, identity, and subconscious programming shape entrepreneurial performance. The book brings renewed attention to the internal psychological patterns that influence confidence, clarity, and long-term business outcomes.
In this new release, Lakhesar argues that success is not primarily driven by external factors such as funding, timing, or connections, but by the leader’s internal operating system. “Your outer results can never outgrow your inner identity,” he writes. “We don’t see the world as it is; we see the world as we are.”
According to Lakhesar, success is not determined by external resources — funding, market timing, or connections — but by an internal operating system governed by belief. “Your outer results can never outgrow your inner identity,” he writes. “We don’t see the world as it is; we see the world as we are.”
The book examines how subconscious scripts—shaped by upbringing, early experiences, and repeated rejection—often present as immutable “facts,” yet quietly undermine performance. Lakhesar outlines the point at which many founders hit an invisible ceiling that appears market-driven but is, in reality, identity-driven.
The Psychology Shaping Performance
Drawing on widely recognized behavioral and cognitive research, Lakhesar explains several concepts that influence entrepreneurial outcomes:
- Self-efficacy (Bandura): Confidence expands resilience, risk-taking, and creativity.
- Growth vs. fixed mindset (Dweck): A leader’s mindset becomes the team’s mindset.
- Cognitive biases (Kahneman & Tversky): Certain biases keep leaders anchored to the familiar.
- Neuroplasticity: Repeated thought patterns can reshape identity.
- Placebo/Nocebo effects: Expectations influence stress, focus, and performance.
Lakhesar emphasizes that belief does not replace competence; rather, it defines how fully leaders can access and apply their abilities under pressure..
A Resource for Modern Leaders
As AI accelerates competition and compresses tactical advantages, Lakhesar argues that what remains most valuable is conviction, clarity, and identity-driven leadership. The Science of Belief aims to serve founders, executives, and creators seeking to strengthen the internal foundations that drive sustainable performance.
About KD Lakhesar
KD Lakhesar, a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Vencedors, a community that blends personal development with business mentorship. Through his work building and mentoring hundreds of entrepreneurs, KD explores how belief, discipline, and emotional intelligence create lasting success.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kdlakhesar