No other person has or ever will have the unique blend of talents, strengths, perspectives, and gifts that you have.

But one thing I love to hear in this chapter is to know that fear is our friend because it drives us to excitement when we're taking action! And truly, all of these meant a lot to me because they stomp out the negative feelings that pop up whenever I’m having trouble writing content for a client whose industry I’m not familiar with. In the words of Cheryl Strayed, it’s “a must-read for anyone who wants to face their fears, fulfill their dreams, and find a better way forward. That’s what I loved about this, is that you have those practical pieces like, “ okay, all of these concepts are great, but what do I actually do to really absorb them, take them in and make them real for me?It would be more powerful if she just told it straight and owned that it took her a normal duration of time to find her thing and that once she found it she consumed every piece of literature from people like Oprah, Tony Robbins, and an extensive and ever growing list to grow into an expert as a life coach. I’ve always faced situations I’m not particularly versed in with optimism and assuredness, even if I was slightly terrified that I might fail in it.

Pre-Covid, I was a "starving artist", working in a restaurant at night and auditioning for musicals during the day. Fear just like an infant, or like a beautiful little puppy, or even a dog, a baby or an animal doesn’t have language skills. I just don't think it's a healthy book for anyone who is struggling with mental health or trauma without a treatment plan already in place, and it will be particularly harmful for anyone who also struggles with feeling that their productivity is tied to their self-worth.A born-and-raised Jersey girl with nothing more than passion, a laptop and a dream, Marie Forleo has created a socially conscious digital empire that inspires millions across the globe. Then, rapid-fire like, I got my first house, my first dog in 27 years, a fancy new vehicle, and a thrilling job promotion. You can use it to save (or end) a relationship or create the most magnificent, passionate love story of your dreams. When I got close to the house, I looked up and my mom was perched very precariously on the roof of our two-story house.

You can reallocate that time to something that is of much higher value to you and to your dreams, and to figuring out whatever that thing is that’s most important to you.I found several methods and philosophies that I'm looking forward to applying in the future, particularly when it comes to making career decisions. It's very hard for me to apply a star rating to this book, because when I imagine any of my friends who struggle with mental health and self worth reading it, I want to give it 1 star. I imagine this is how that Rachel Hollis book is and, after seeing this in all it's glory, I definitely won't read that one either.

Was I supposed to nod my head and think, "Wow, you are right, Marie, I don't want to be like Hitler!Marie has taught entrepreneurs, artists, and multi-passionate go-getters from all walks of life how to dream big and back it up with daily action to create results.