Working Towards Our Purpose

How to Overcome Fear of Failure (One Mindset Shift That Changed Everything) | E95

The fear of failure kept me stuck for a while, but I'm learning to not let it hold me back. In this episode, we dive deep into why we seem to all have this fear of failing. Drawing on my own personal journey, we explore common myths about the fear of failure, break down the roots of why, and at the end I'll share a mindset shift that can help you stop playing into it. If you've let fear of sucking at something stop you before, this episode is for you. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: * 00:00 – Check In * 01:54 – Why Change and Failure Are So Scary * 03:27 – The Two Sides of Change * 04:08 – The Role of Our Schooling  * 06:09 – Dissecting the Fear of Failure * 07:12 – The Myth of Right Way vs. Wrong Way * 08:51 – The Hard Way Is Wrong Way * 10:27 – Why Doing Things the Hard Way Matters * 12:40 – Childhood Myths About Failure * 13:32 – Moving Past Fear and Facing Failure * 14:07 – Exposure Therapy * 15:51 – How to Start Embracing Failure * 16:51 – Soften Your Inner Critic * 17:20 – Closing   💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Recognize how the fear of failure can hold you back * Understand the impact of school on your mindset towards failure * Break down the reasons why we all have a fear of failure * Learn why overcoming the fear of failure starts with shifting your mindset * Doing things the “right way” versus the “wrong way” * How to use exposure therapy to build your resilience * How to no longer avoid failure  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/]

Imposter Syndrome Side Effects: Why You Feel Like A Spectator in Your Own Life | E94

What happens when you let impostor syndrome win? In today's episode, we talk about the side effects of imposter syndrome. I share my personal struggle with feeling like an impostor and look back to show how it's affected my life's path. Imposter syndrome can derail your dreams, but with practical strategies and a little help, you can overcome the inner critic that keeps you stuck. The side effects of imposter syndrome are real and the first step toward reclaiming your confidence is talking vulnerably about it. So that's what we're going to do. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check in 00:51 – What Is Imposter Syndrome? 02:56 – The Side Effects of Imposter Syndrome 04:43 – Career Detours 07:05 – Shifting Focus 09:00 – The Realities of Imposter Syndrome 10:38 – Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 11:16 – Advice to My Younger Self 12:10 – What Would It Feel Like to Believe in Yourself? 13:35 – Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Imposter syndrome side effects * How not to derail your dreams * Overcoming imposter syndrome * Speaking your fears out loud * Finding self-belief  * Drive and passion outweigh skill * Finding community support * What if I believed in myself? * Softening Your Inner Critic  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

How to Break The Cycle and Rewrite Your Story | E93

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same cycle of life, and just can't seem to get out? In this episode, we get into how you can finally break that cycle and rewrite your story.  We will ask some questions that will challenge the internal beliefs that shape our path. You'll receive some powerful self-reflection strategies that can help you move from feeling stuck to taking actionable steps forward towards the life you desire. Drawing inspiration from a recent Theo Von podcast [https://youtu.be/CihTN2GQymc?si=MpwuZAtjpsWgpUjn], I share honest insights on self-belief, being kind to yourself, and overcoming limiting beliefs. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 - Checking In 00:59 - Breaking the Cycle 01:57 - Key Questions to Ask Yourself 03:38 - Do You Really Want to Change? 07:14 - Are You Showing Up For Yourself? 11:37 - Do You Believe Something is Wrong With You? 15:39 - Challenging Our Limiting Beliefs 16:31 - Honest Conversations with Yourself 17:15 - Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Understand how to break the cycle * Rewriting your own story  * Discover why self-belief is essential * Being honest with yourself about what you truly want * Showing up for yourself * Overcoming limiting beliefs * Cultivating self-confidence * Silence your inner critic * Practice self-compassion   🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

Why Not Having All The Answers, Is Your Answer - How To Trust Yourself | E92

Discover why not having all the answers could be the breakthrough you need to start moving towards your purpose. In this episode, we embrace uncertainty and talk about why it's so hard to start when you don't know where you're going. I share my own struggles with not having all the answers and how letting go, having patience, and putting in consistent effort can help overcome self-doubt and stagnation. Whether you're feeling stuck in a corporate job, overwhelmed, or searching for your purpose, this episode offers actionable tips on using uncertainty as your motivation. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: * 00:00 – Check In * 01:01 – Not Having All the Answers  * 02:26 – Facing Frustration * 03:19 – Not Seeing the Final Product * 05:57 – The Power of Being a Beginner * 06:59 – Patience and Consistent Effort * 07:37 – The Podcast Journey: Step-by-Step Growth * 09:16 – Letting Go & Having Patience * 11:12 – Knowing Yourself & What You Want * 13:28 – Taking the Right Advice for You * 14:22 – Consistent Effort in Your Own Direction * 15:35 – Mental State & Self-Criticism * 16:32 – Don’t Trust Your Thoughts When You’re Down * 17:44 – Embracing Uncertainty * 18:08 – Free Guide  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Embracing uncertainty * Not having all the answers shouldn't stop you from starting * Patience and consistent effort * Comparing yourself to others' * Letting go of control, knowing yourself, and putting in consistent effort * Self-criticism and negative thinking * Accepting that you won’t have all the answers * Finding motivation to act * Following your own path  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

There’s Nothing Wrong With You — So Why Does It Feel Like You Can’t Keep Up? | E91

When you're in a depressive spiral, why does it feel like you're the only one it happens to? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, we explore that feeling of "something wrong with you". I share my personal experience navigating depression, comparison, and an overactive harsh inner critic that many of us experience. We’ll discuss why it’s common to feel inadequate and how mental health struggles like depression can distort our reality. Tune in for 3 things you can do the next time you find yourself in a spiral feeling like your not good enough. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: * 00:00 — Check-In * 01:18 — Feeling Left Behind * 02:03 — Self-Doubt * 03:45 —  Comparison Spirals * 05:59 — Feeling Bad for Feeling Bad * 06:51 — What Depression Is Telling Us * 09:24 — Three Ways to Feel Better When Your Spiraling  * 09:52 — Challenging Workaholism  * 13:33 — The Trap of Comparison * 15:38 — The Power of Speaking Your Struggles  * 19:09 — Progress and Self-Kindness * 21:21 — Final Thoughts Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Feeling like you can’t keep up with everyone else * Depression warping your self image * When everyone else seems okay but you * Workaholic culture and self-worth * What can depression tell us? * Normalizing talking about what you struggle with * How to stop spiraling  * Worth isn’t defined by your productivity or ability to “keep up” with others  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/]