Welcome back to Have Good Ripple Effect! I’m Lisa Even, and in today’s solo episode, we’re talking about what it means to live—and lead—at the edge of our abilities. Inspired by a quote from Adam Grant and a timely reminder from Mel Robbins, this episode is a real-time reflection on what it looks like to try something new, take up space, and stretch beyond what feels comfortable.
From watching toddlers learn to walk to challenging ourselves as adults, this episode explores why we often resist the edge… and why that’s exactly where the growth happens. Whether it’s signing up for something that scares you, launching a dream project, or simply giving yourself permission to explore a creative side, this episode will help you stop waiting for “more time” and start moving forward with purpose.
Join me as I share:
- The moment I realized I’ve been avoiding the edge of my own abilities
- Why caring what others think is keeping you stuck (and how to shift it)
- The power of having a “sign up, show up” accountability strategy
- My personal edge goals—yes, including improv class!
- 3 grounding mantras to use when fear or doubt creeps in
P.S. I’d love to hear what’s on the edge of YOUR abilities. Head to lisaeven.com or connect with me on social and let me know. And hey—if this episode gave you a little nudge, send it to a friend who might need the same encouragement.
Links:
Download Free Gifts and Connect more: https://www.lisaeven.com
Buy My Book: Joy Is My Job! https://www.lisaeven.com/author
Book Me For Your Next Event: https://www.lisaeven.com/speaking
Episode Minute By Minute:
- 00:00 - Welcome + Why the Edge Matters – What kids can teach us about learning and risk
- 01:00 - The Reality Check – How little time adults spend on growth and why that has to change
- 02:30 - Mel Robbins + Letting Them Think What They Want – How this helped shift Lisa’s mindset
- 03:45 - Sign Up, Show Up – How accountability keeps Lisa on track with new challenges
- 05:00 - Mantras to Move You Forward – Three go-to phrases when fear kicks in
- 06:15 - Lisa’s Edge List – Improv, product dreams, and brave video moments
- 07:00 - Your Turn – What’s one thing you can do to stretch your abilities this month?
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