Hey fellow underdog. Did you know that the world loves an underdog? Let’s talk about why, and what that means for you. If you feel stuck, behind, or like an underdog in your life, business, or creative path, this episode will show you how to turn that struggle into your greatest advantage. We break down the underdog mindset, the biggest mistakes keeping you stuck (like comparison, shiny object syndrome, and self-doubt), and practical steps to build momentum, confidence, and long-term success as a creator, yoga teacher, or entrepreneur. Whether you're growing a podcast, building a brand, or chasing a dream, this episode is your roadmap to stop feeling behind and start winning.

It’s a 3-part episode: 

1. Reasons being an underdog is a blessing. 2. Major underdog mistakes that will keep you flailing, stuck and hopeless. 

3. Instructions for living as an underdog. (For now. Because this is just an era.) 

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Time stamps: 

00:00 intro

04:28 3 part episode

08:30 Yoga Trade

10:00 OfferingTree 

12:00 join the podcast! 

13:55 PART 1: underdog blessings

17:50 nothing to lose

22:18 days of “trying” train you

26:00 you don’t want a one hit wonder

30:50 the danger of starting when things are easy

33:55 PART 2: underdog mistakes

36:20 envy 

38:20 blindly leaping on a shiny object

41:00 not looking at what you create critically

45:40 “this is my only chance” 

47:50 judging yourself too soon

49:20 expert positioning when you’re not

51:15 PART 3: underdog instructions