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Episode 1784:

Michael Mehlberg reveals how reframing anxiety can transform it into a powerful asset for building meaningful business connections, while aligning personal ideals with strategic product development. Through practical mindset shifts and deliberate planning, he shows how to turn uncertainty into creative momentum, deepen professional relationships, and create solutions that stay true to your core values.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/3/22/how-to-turn-anxiety-into-opportunity-with-business-networking AND https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/3/8/the-intersection-of-ideals-with-a-product-development-strategy

Quotes to ponder:

"Anxiety is a sign you care deeply about the outcome."

"Your ideals must guide your product strategy if you want your work to feel fulfilling."

"When you stop fighting your fear and start listening to it, you can turn it into a tool for connection."

Episode references:

How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898

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