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Carla Ondrasik
Author of Stop Trying, former VP of Creative Writer Development at EMI, and a consultant on language and behavior change focused on how word choice influences action and accountability.
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Dec 22, 2025
• 45min
Why Trying is Ruining You | Carla Ondrasik
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Carla Ondrasik, author of "Stop Trying" and former VP at EMI, dives deep into how the word 'try' keeps us from genuine change. She explains that 'trying' creates a false sense of productivity while trapping us in procrastination and fear. Carla highlights how our language shapes our behavior, revealing that decisive action boosts confidence and trust. Plus, she offers strategies to silence our inner critic and emphasizes the importance of starting with action, not motivation. Learn how to replace 'try' with 'do' for real transformation!
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