The Wisdom Exchange

Embracing Discomfort and Taking Risks for Growth with Carrie Veatch


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In this conversation, Samantha and Carrie discuss the importance of freedom and how it relates to entrepreneurship. They talk about the internal freedom of feeling in control of your schedule and being able to say yes or no to opportunities. They also discuss the trade-offs and challenges of being an entrepreneur, including the need for self-motivation and the constant need to figure things out. They emphasize the importance of curiosity, taking risks, and embracing discomfort in order to learn and grow. Carrie shares her experiences living abroad and how it taught her resilience and the ability to figure things out. They also touch on the importance of accepting oneself and loving all parts of oneself, even the imperfect ones.


Connect with Carrie

- IG @setyourselffree.llc

- Website: https://setyourselffreellc.com/


Keywords

freedom, entrepreneurship, internal freedom, trade-offs, challenges, self-motivation, curiosity, taking risks, discomfort, learning, growth, living abroad, resilience, acceptance


Takeaways

  • Internal freedom is a key aspect of entrepreneurship, allowing you to feel in control of your schedule and make decisions that align with your values.
  • Being an entrepreneur requires self-motivation and the ability to figure things out, even in the face of challenges and uncertainty.
  • Curiosity, taking risks, and embracing discomfort are essential for personal and professional growth.
  • Living abroad teaches resilience and the ability to adapt and figure things out in unfamiliar environments.
  • Accepting and loving oneself, including all imperfections, is crucial for personal freedom and happiness.
    • Lessons Learned from Living Abroad
    • Embracing Discomfort and Taking Risks for Growth

    • "You have to be your own self motivator, you have to be a lot of things for yourself."


      00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

      02:50 The Importance of Internal Freedom in Entrepreneurship

      10:08 Embracing Discomfort and Taking Risks for Growth

      15:20 Lessons Learned from Living Abroad

      35:40 Closing Remarks

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      The Wisdom ExchangeBy Samantha McGinley