“Overthinking isn’t a personality trait. It’s a form of fear.”

Jillian Ryan, founder and CEO of Marie Mae, unpacks this quote in the context of business leadership. She explains that to build a business, you’re not always going to know all the answers, and you’ll often need to take leaps before you’re ready. However, she encourages you to try it anyway - even without the answers - because you’ll learn valuable lessons along the way.

This week she highlights a couple of lessons from her own career where she took the plunge without overthinking it, which led to some of the most fruitful experiences of her life.

Topics covered in this episode:
- Overthinking / anxiety in leadership
- Taking risks in business
- Learning on the go
- Building confidence
- Finding comfort in uncertainty

Takeaways from this episode:
- If you avoid an opportunity out of fear, you risk missing out on the best things happening to you and enriching learning experiences.
- When you take a risk and succeed, it’s a confidence boost, or at the very least an opportunity for growth.
- You don’t have to have all the answers. Surround yourself with people who have them and seek them out together.
- You’ll be able to figure out your problems and pick up new skills along the way as you search for the information you need.
- Overthinking is a form of anxiety to work through, so find ways to take steps in overcoming it.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jon Acuff's new book:
https://acuff.me/

To book a free strategy session with Jillian:
https://mariemae.com/consulting

To learn more about Marie Mae :
https://mariemae.com/

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Show notes and more resources:
https://thegoodofficepodcast.com/episodes/43