S2E12: Why Do You Keep Holding Yourself Back?

Season 2, Episode 12 is about holding yourself back. Are you struggling to take action? Fear holds back so many entrepreneurs — fear of failure, of rejection… I get it! I’ve been there too. In this episode we talk about these fears, share tips for working through them, and outline ways to take action despite the fear you feel. Listen above or in your favorite podcasting app!

Highlights

Why is it difficult to take action or follow through? (02:55)
The truth about FAILING in entrepreneurship (03:25)
Defining failure (similar to defining success) (04:25)
Everyone has failed at some point in their life and business (07:25)
What truly makes someone successful (07:55)
Another common fear entrepreneurs face (08:25)
How I’ve been pushing past this fear (09:00)
Start to figure out why are you holding yourself back (09:50)
A journaling prompt to help you with why you are holding yourself back (10:25)
Remembering that ultimately you are helping people (11:30)

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PodcastKaitlyn KesslerAugust 8, 2019Effortless Season 2, MindsetComment