EP708: Lan Phan - Be Brave Enough To Suck At Something New

"Start scared. Start before you're ready."

Lasting success rarely comes from waiting until the stars align—it comes from starting before you're ready, staying consistent, and having the courage to take messy action. The principles that create real progress aren't flashy; they're rooted in clarity about what matters most and the discipline to align daily life with those values.

In this conversation, Lan Phan opens up about her journey of transformation—shifting from chasing titles to living with purpose. She highlights the power of small daily choices, the mindset required to build resilience, and the importance of asking for opportunities instead of waiting for them. Her perspective shows that fulfillment isn't found in status but in designing a life that reflects your true priorities.

Lan Phan is the founder of Community of Seven, a global leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Do This Daily. She equips leaders and entrepreneurs to align values, mindset, and habits so they can build businesses—and lives—that thrive.

Expert action steps:

1. Start before you feel ready—accept early imperfection as the price of progress. 

2. Turn identity into action—set daily systems and keep them relentlessly. 

3. Bet on yourself—trust your ability to figure things out when the branch shakes.

Learn more & connect:

https://www.communityofseven.com/

Lan's book, Do This Daily: Secrets to Finding Success, Happiness, and Purpose in Work and Life is available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.

Also in this episode:

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

• The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware (Lan referred to it as The Last Wishes of the Dying)

• Ask! by Mark Victor Hansen (co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul) and his wife

• Grit by Angela Duckworth

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