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August 20, 2024 32 mins

Daniel and Garet are joined by the legendary acting coach Margie Haber, who has helped shaped the careers of Hollywood stars like Halle Berry and Brad Pitt. Inspired by Margie’s book F*ck Your Comfort Zone, the trio dives deep into the paralyzing grip of fear and how to break free from it. Margie shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of embracing discomfort to grow, offering powerful insights that go beyond acting. Whether you’re looking to change careers, come out, or simply live more authentically, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you say “f**k it” to your fears and start living the life you deserve.

 

Key Highlights

  • Overcoming Fear: Margie discusses how fear can either motivate or paralyze, and offers tools to harness it for personal growth.
  • Comfort Zones as Traps: Insight into how comfort zones act as self-imposed prisons and why breaking out is crucial.
  • The Power of Saying Yes: Margie shares how saying “yes” to opportunities, even when they’re scary, can lead to transformative experiences.
  • Balancing Multiple Selves: Exploring the concept of embracing all parts of yourself, from the nurturing parent to the playful child.
  • The Circle of Life: Understanding that life’s ups and downs are natural, and how to keep moving forward despite setbacks.

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