10% Happier with Dan Harris You Should Be Taking More Risks. Here’s How To Get Over Your Fear And Do It. | Sue Ashford
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Mar 17, 2025 Sue Ashford, an award-winning scholar at the University of Michigan, shares her insights on overcoming fear and perfectionism. She emphasizes the importance of developing a learning mindset over a performance mindset. Listeners will learn about 'flexing' as a strategy for personal growth, and practical tools for asking for and embracing feedback. Ashford also discusses the concept of re-storying to shift negative perspectives and the importance of savoring successes to enhance interpersonal effectiveness. Her advice helps pave the way for calculated risks and self-improvement.
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Flexing for Growth
- Approach personal and professional growth with flexibility.
- "Flex" by picking up growth efforts when convenient and experimenting with different approaches.
Flexing for Patience
- Sue Ashford used "flexing" to improve her patience during family visits.
- She experimented with breaks, enlisting help, and lowering expectations.
Risks of Growth
- Growth involves risks, especially to ego and relationships.
- People avoid growth to avoid these risks and maintain the status quo.
