203. Five Reasons Why You Have to Suck at Something First

Sep 21

Hey you wild women!

Today we’re discussing five reasons why you have to suck at something before you can make it big. While it would be great to skip to the finish line, doing something not-so-well is the secret to becoming proficient at it—and there’s so much to absorb along the way.

You can’t avoid getting through the beginner stage for anything you truly want to be good at. Don’t get in your own way on the path to success. Instead, fall back on all the reasons you need to do something that feels really difficult over and over again.

In this episode, you will learn about:

The milestones most podcasts don’t make it past.
What you can do when launching a podcast to make it successful.
Why greatness requires you to be controversial.
How going against the grain promotes your overall success.
The recent controversy with The Rock and Oprah and how it reflects on those hurt by it.
Why skipping day one simply isn’t an option.
What staying committed to your growth looks like and why it matters.
How the barrier to entry has changed to most things over time.
Why it’s important to show up even when you really don’t feel like it.
What percentage of improvement you should aim for day after day.
How sucking at something puts you on the fast-track to understanding the process.
How struggling helps you build resilience, and who to turn to for support when you need it.
The things I’ve sucked at personally and professionally, and what I learned along the way.
The underlying reason you might be sucking at something.