How to Build Your Own Fairytale
The path to your happily ever after isn't always...ok rarely ever...is a straight one. There's lots of exploring and discovery of what you want, what lights you up and how you can share what you love doing. Kristen and I catch up on her exit from corporate, what's on the ice cream bucket list and how she plans on building her fairytale...after she figures out what it is!
Kristen Lettini is the creator and host of the Build Your Own Fairytale podcast. She's a brand new corporate escapee and a personal friend in my pod squad! Listen up as we talk early stages of what it looks like to step away from corporate to follow your dreams...whatever they are! Some of the key takeaways from this episode are:
Adopt the come with me. Getting started in business can be as simple as - this is the problem I’m trying to solve for myself, I’m figuring it out. Come with me as I build it!
Go with what you know. Some things will be easier than others when you’re getting started in your business. Let your previous experience fuel the parts of your business you’re comfortable with while you learn the other, more challenging aspects.
Respect the process. Things can feel overwhelming and daunting when you haven’t done them before. However, once you realize that you’re a human dealing with other humans you can start to drop the fear and just do the thing…and then it’s not so scary anymore!
Find your peer group. When you’re learning a new skill / craft / business / whatever, it’s soooo much easier for our brains to see how to help others. When you find your peer group, you’re really finding a mirror to reflect back to you what you could be doing as well. It’s an awesome way to learn and grow. Most times, someone going through the process with you can provide greater feedback than your friends and family.
Recognize your own zone of genius. It’s important to put your energy into things that you enjoy and light you up, and handing off tasks to people that THEY actually like doing and are good at. It’s a win win.
Be the example. Your kids are watching and are seeing you as the example. Whether it’s eating healthy or pursuing your dreams, or trying even if you might fail, or getting up if you DO fail. Your example is more powerful than any advice.
Be a contributor. Get your ideas into the world without over analyzing and questioning your every comment. You don't have to be an expert, you're simply contributing to the conversation.
The best way to connect with Kristen is either on Instagram @Kristen.Lettini and learn more about her through her podcast.
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