Episode 5: When Things Go Wrong: Overcoming the Fear of Making Mistakes
In this episode, Anna and Heidi Hinda discuss the fear of being wrong and making mistakes in business and how your fear can be holding you back. They touch on so many important issues including:
The pressure to do things the 'right' way and the vulnerability of putting ourselves out there.
The importance of listening to our intuition and finding our unique path in business.
The value of learning from mistakes and the power of perseverance.
The importance of celebrating small victories and embracing the learning process.
They also give some practical tips and advice for how to handle things when they go wrong and the importance of accountability and self-compassion.
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Takeaways
The fear of being wrong and making mistakes can hold us back in business, but it's important to embrace the learning opportunities that come from these experiences.
Listening to our intuition and finding our own path is crucial in business, even if it means going against conventional wisdom or imitating others.
It's important to have a growth mindset and be willing to try different strategies and approaches until we find what works for us.
Perseverance is key in business, as many successful entrepreneurs have faced numerous challenges and setbacks before achieving success.
Celebrating successes, no matter how small, helps build a positive mindset and reinforces the belief in one's abilities. Celebrate small victories and milestones in your business to boost your confidence and motivation.
Embrace the learning process and view mistakes as opportunities for growth and improvement.
Recognize and challenge the belief that you are fundamentally wrong or inadequate.
Practice self-compassion and kindness towards yourself when things don't go as planned.
Focus on accountability and making the best decisions with the information available to you.
soundbites
"What's the right way to do this? What's the right strategy? How do we know?"
"How can we find that true path for ourselves?"
"Trying different things until we find what works for us"
"Have something, put up a pin board, have a wall where you have these, you know, someone sent you beautiful feedback or you had a gorgeous session with somebody, know, print those out, put them up, you know, quotes that you like."
"If you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you're going to miss life."
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Episode 6, the final episode of this season will be released on Monday 23rd December 2024.