I'm so excited to share this conversation with you!! If you've ever been afraid (ha!) this episode is for you. Here are some of the ways I've carried the wisdom of
@mandyfab , a comedian, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, writer-director of the feature film Jess Plus None into my days:
1. When I feel out of my depth (and I often do), I'm reframing it to be a sign that it's just a sign that it's time to be bigger and more of myself. I picture myself puffing up (not with hot air, but with all the knowledge and experience I've gained in 50 years of doing scary things) and holding my ground. It feels very
@amycuddy
2. When my brain fills up with fear spirals (and it often does), I shout them into my empty staircase or into a voice memo on my phone to create space for the part of me that believes I can do hard things
3. When I feel like I should have it all figured out by now, I remember that even people I really admire also don't, and that makes me feel a tad braver
So, yeah, the latest conversation on
@TheUpliftersPodcast with
@mandyfab , had a huge impact on me, and I totally want to be BFFs with her. I really hope that today, while you're walking the dog or doing dishes or driving somewhere (ideally in a moment when your brain was gonna tell you all the reasons that you shouldn't do big, brave things), you'll listen in on this conversation and feel a tad braver too.
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