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101 Stephanie Szostack: Acting, Self-Discovery, and The Power of a Personal Playbook


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Stephanie Szostack, an actress, writer and Give An Hour Ambassador, discusses her career, imposter syndrome, and the power of acting. She shares her experiences working with famous actors and the different styles of acting she has encountered.


Stephanie also talks about her personal journey of self-discovery and mental health, which led her to write a book called 'Selfish: Step into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning.' The book is a playbook that helps readers remember and apply the lessons they have learned in their personal growth journey.


In this conversation, Stephanie discusses her book 'The Selfish Workbook' and the importance of creating a personal playbook for well-being. She shares how the book came about and the impact it has had on individuals and book clubs. Stephanie also talks about the exercises in the book, such as identifying your greatest achievements and admiring others, and how they can help in self-reflection and personal growth. She mentions her upcoming app that will allow users to have their playbook on their phones. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of making an impact and connecting with others through her work.

Takeaways

  • Imposter syndrome is common when doing something new or out of your comfort zone.
  • Acting allows for self-expression and exploration of different facets of oneself.
  • Working with different actors reveals the diversity of working styles and approaches.
  • The essence of a person comes through in their work, whether it's acting or leadership.
  • Mental health and self-discovery are important aspects of personal growth.
  • Creating a playbook or journal can help remember and apply lessons learned. Creating a personal playbook can help in self-reflection and personal growth.
  • Identifying your greatest achievements and admiring others can provide valuable insights into your values and goals.
  • Having an impossible future exercise can help clarify what is truly important to you and guide your actions.
  • The goal is to make an impact and connect with others through your work.
  • Stephanie is working on an app that will allow users to have their playbook on their phones.

  • You can reach Stephanie, and get a cope of her book, at https://stephanieszostak.me/


    You can also find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-szostak-86556b213/

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