This marks my 100th podcast episode, and I’m having all the feels -- of satisfaction, accomplishment, joy, fulfillment...and I’m grateful that you are here, and I’m thankful for each of you who have been part of this fabulous journey with me.

 

I had been putting off recording this episode for a while, and it was beginning to feel like I was stalling. I knew that I wanted it to be about lessons I had learned from recording 100 episodes, but I wasn’t sure of the direction I wanted to take.

 

That became clear when I was talking to one of my clients. She was anticipating her third breakthrough with me. Her first breakthrough was around her business, the second around her health, and we were discussing where her third would take her. 

 

As we were looking back at how far she’s come and all the lessons learned... the outline for this episode became clear.

 

I’ve got seven life lessons I’ve learned from recording 100 podcast episodes. They’re my lessons, and I share them with you so that you can benefit from them too. Here we go.

 

1. Accomplishing your big goals won’t be as easy as it seems. When you see something outside of yourself, you’re seeing the end result of a lot of previously done work. 

 

1. Accomplishing your big goals is going to take more effort than you think. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if you’re not aware of this, when the going gets tough, it can send you into disappointment, feelings of unworthiness, and avoidance strategies. The truth is that all great things usually require more effort than you think. And it’s worth it. Because all the effort you put in will leave you with a deeper belief in yourself. 

 

1. Speak your mind and your heart. When you’re producing a weekly podcast, what’s inside is going to come out. This isn’t about speaking your truth just to vent. No, it’s about your authenticity shining through. It’s giving the world the gift of you without expecting anything in return.

 

1. You embody the work. When you’re teaching your philosophy over and over again, it gets ingrained in your very being in a new way. I am embodying and living the work like I never have before. And it feels great.

 

1. Your effort reaps big, beautiful rewards. Among other things, I have been rewarded with a deeper commitment, more meaning and purpose, consistency (my new best friend), and embracing visibility.

 

1. You’re always making an impact. Even when you don’t realize it, if you’re showing up, you’re making an impact. Sometimes people give you feedback, and it’s wonderful to hear the positive ways you’re helping others. But they don’t always tell you. Don’t let that deter you. You’re having an impact even when you can’t see it.

 

1. It’s all worth it. Commit to getting to your version of “there” and keep going until you get there.. The journey and the transformation along the way are worth it. 

 

I hope these life lessons speak to you and inspire you to take on your journey and to keep showing up. You’re worth it. Your future self will thank you. And your impact will be greater than you can know.

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• Episode 16: What you do is not who you are

 

 

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