153: What in the World Happened to Justin and Tara?! Find Out…
Mar 2, 2017
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The hosts are back with exciting updates and hilarious stories! They reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys and transformative experiences during a recent seminar. A six-week program on muscle testing led to personal growth for instructors and participants alike. Listeners learn about the chaotic realities of launching new projects, facing challenges with humor and resilience. The importance of recognizing life patterns is discussed, emphasizing how it can unlock individual strengths and foster growth through navigating struggles.
The hosts share their personal struggles and emphasize the importance of self-care for creators while managing audience expectations.
Tara's transformative experience during her program launch highlights the power of community and mentorship in overcoming fears and insecurities.
Deep dives
The Return of the Podcast
The hosts express excitement about returning to the podcast after a few months' break, sharing their personal struggles and the highs and lows they experienced during that time. They reflect on how life events affected their ability to produce content consistently, acknowledging feelings of guilt about stepping away from their audience. Despite the challenges, there is an emphasis on the importance of leadership and the realization that one cannot save everyone but can inspire others. The discussion highlights the need for self-care among creators while recognizing the expectations from their audience.
Tara's Launch Journey
Tara recounts the intense experience of launching her first program, which involved creating significant content rapidly and sharing her personal struggles along the way. During this launch, she wrote a 200-page manual and produced numerous classes while navigating her own fears of self-doubt and potential failure. The experience was transformative, allowing her to confront anxiety and insecurities, ultimately leading to a rewarding outcome where she could help others apply the tools she provided. The validation she received through sales before fully developing the program motivated her to keep pushing forward despite the challenges.
Facing Reality During the Launch
Amid the excitement of a launch, Tara shares the tumultuous reality of dealing with multiple family health crises, including pneumonia affecting several family members, which complicated their personal lives. Alongside these challenges, they faced multiple household issues, an audit notice, and interruptions to everyday life that created significant stress. The hosts humorously convey that despite such overwhelming events, they now possess valuable experiences and lessons that emerged from navigating a busy and chaotic time. They stress that these realities should not deter others from pursuing their goals and ambitions.
The Power of Community and Self-Discovery
The discussion shifts to recognizing the importance of community and mentoring, particularly during challenging times such as their recent experiences at the Funnel Hacking Live event. Tara shares how connecting with like-minded individuals rekindled her motivation and offered new strategies for growth, contrasting the draining nature of her solitary struggles with the uplifting energy of collaboration. This experience led her to reflect on her self-worth and the unique contributions she can bring to others' lives while addressing common fears of inadequacy. The hosts underline the continual journey of personal growth, emphasizing the balance required to maintain productivity without sacrificing personal connections.