How often do you stop yourself from trying something new because you’re afraid or have doubts? More than ever, s many of us are afraid of being challenged by and being mediocre at new activities; so we don’t try and then we end up feeling depleted and disappointed in ourselves. In today’s episode of the Where to Next podcast, host, Stacey Vulakh, shares why getting comfortable with mediocrity is the secret to achieving your dreams. A lot of women struggle with the concept of starting something they may not be great at because they feel like it’s selfish. In reality, doing the hard things and the things that light us up, even for just five minutes per day, is what makes us shine. Tune into this episode to hear how.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(0:46) Hear what’s going on in Stacey’s personal life that inspired this episode.
(3:11) Stacey was also inspired by a quote from Cathy Heller. Hear the quote!
(4:57) We’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a beginner. Stacey explains why it’s okay to be mediocre.
(6:08) Do you keep yourself from starting something new because you’re trying to avoid feeling uncomfortable?
(9:22) You have a choice to get over this fear. Stacey explains how.
(12:14) What are the benefits of learning to be immaculately mediocre? Hear them!
(15:29) Pardon the interruption! Do you love chocolate? Stacey is giving away chocolate! Hear how to get one here!
(15:45) The little things add up. Start by doing something new for five minutes a day.
(16:43) Hear two reasons starting something new can save you time.
(18:19) Stacey shares a roadblock she often hears from women.
QUOTABLE
“I bet the reason why you think this is hard and boring is because it’s new.”
“Having the stamina to tolerate your mediocrity is the key to your brilliance. Having the courage to tolerate your mediocrity is what will allow you to find the magical things you’re going to do.” -Cathy Heller
“When we don’t take chances, we’re not pushing ourselves to our edges.”
“We spend so much time resisting what we want to do [and that’s why] we’re so flipping exhausted.”
“This is about creating because you want to. Because you exist. Because you can.”
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