LITerally The High Achiever to Hard Worker Pipeline (Close-Up with Lacey)
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Jul 31, 2024 This discussion highlights the struggle of high-achieving women who often equate hard work with success. It uncovers the roots of this mindset and offers insights on how to detach worth from relentless effort. Listeners are encouraged to examine their self-worth and to stop apologizing for their achievements. The conversation includes key questions to help shift perspectives and promotes awareness that success doesn't always have to come from overworking oneself. It's an empowering call to redefine personal success.
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The High Achiever to Hard Worker Pipeline
- High-achieving women often justify their success with hard work, creating a 'high achiever to hard worker pipeline'.
- This is often done to make others comfortable with their natural talent and early success.
Oprah's Apology
- Lacey Sights recalls Oprah Winfrey saying her weight was her apology for success.
- Similarly, overworking is often how high-achieving women apologize for their success.
Early Success and Overworking
- Lacey Sights had a dream job at a young age and felt the need to overwork to prove she deserved it.
- She prioritized appearing hardworking over acknowledging her natural talent and skill.