

Wild Courage
12 snips Mar 25, 2025
Jenny Wood, author of Wild Courage and former Google executive, shares her inspiring journey towards embracing courage. She discusses how fear can lead creative individuals to settle for mediocrity and the crucial moments that ignite transformational change. Jenny introduces her concept of 'wild courage,' encouraging action despite fear. She emphasizes relationship-building through empathy with her 'woo with you' approach and tackles imposter syndrome, urging listeners to embrace their strengths and take bold steps toward their aspirations.
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The Siren Song of Mediocrity
- Many people settle for less than their original aspirations due to small decisions accumulating over time.
- This "mediocrity" is subjective and often masked by outward success, representing a stagnation in personal growth.
Subway Moment
- Jenny Wood's 'wild courage' journey began when she chased a man off a subway train.
- This led to their marriage and inspired her to apply this principle in her life.
Healthy Manipulation
- Be 'healthily manipulative' by understanding others' wants and helping them achieve them.
- This builds influence through empathy, like writing a thoughtful note with a subtle ulterior motive.