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The Art of Starting

The Art of Starting

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In this episode, we dive into the question of what makes starting a new task or project feel so difficult. From overcoming perfectionism to conquering the fear of failure and the unknown, we’ll unpack the mental blocks that hold us back and offer strategies to work through them.

You’ll learn:

  • How Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird philosophy can help you embrace first drafts and trust the creative process.
  • Why making things unserious and silly might be the key to getting over procrastination.
  • A simple exercise to stop overthinking and turn a fear of failure into motivation.
  • How to reframe overwhelming projects by comparing them to past experiences.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a set of widely-applicable tools to begin any task, project, or new habit with confidence.

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