Stop Waiting to Be Picked. The Psychology of Choosing Yourself First

About this episode

Izolda Trakhtenberg discusses the importance of choosing oneself first and overcoming the guilt that traps creative entrepreneurs.

When the world keeps making you feel like an afterthought, the most radical thing you can do is choose yourself first. In this episode, Izolda gets radically honest about the psychology of being chosen, the guilt loop that traps creative entrepreneurs, and the simple three-word morning mantra that can start shifting everything. Plus, two powerful Broadway shows that will change the way you think about your creative voice, your boundaries, and where you truly belong.

People in this episode

Host: Izolda Trakhtenberg

Topics covered

• psychology
• self-empowerment
• creativity
• entrepreneurship
• boundaries

Keywords

• choose yourself
• creativity
• psychology
• entrepreneurship
• morning mantra

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Broadway shows

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