3.13 Trying Something New (Without Becoming a Vision Board Influencer)

About this episode

Laura and Claire discuss the importance of sharing dreams and trying new things as adults, while addressing the psychology behind fear and embarrassment.

The fastest way to kill a dream is to keep it private. How about trying something new as an adult? Laura shares what it’s like to finally write the book she’s talked about for years, and Claire breaks down the psychology of fear, embarrassment, and that sneaky belief that you should already be good at something before you start. If you’re sitting on a dream, a business idea, a Substack, a new sport, or a small creative habit, we end with a practical challenge: say it out loud to a trus...

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Quick, Claire Fierman

Topics covered

• trying something new
• fear
• embarrassment
• dreams
• creativity

Keywords

• dreams
• creativity
• fear
• embarrassment
• new experiences

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