🌱 The struggle is real... so share it

Here are 3 insights in 3 minutes to help you connect deeper to yourself and your craft. 

😡 The Struggle 

What do people love more than a champion? 

A champion who overcame adversity to get there.

A champion is conceptual. A person struggling is relatable.

Why does everyone support Simone Biles? Yes, she’s a bad*ss. But more than that, she opened up about personal conflict and became relatable.

Most people only share their wins, but humans connect deeper over losses. 

How to apply this in your life? 

Share the struggle. 

My neighbor told me recently she lost her job. I immediately felt closer to her. 

In your next conversation, share one thing you’re struggling with and see what happens. 

🏆 Before Winning

Literally not a single person doesn’t struggle. Some just choose to hide it.

🔍 Feeling Stupid 

Charlie was a mentor in a writing course I took a few years ago. I love her writing. 

I relate so much to her essay I Hate Feeling Stupid. I mean, just read this intro:

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Exactly one year ago from tomorrow, I spent the night in the jungle for an ayahuasca ceremony…

I shared my deeply personal experience in this blog post (including my struggles and learnings). I didn’t think anyone would care to read it… But to this day (literally 2 days ago, thanks Caitlin!), people tell me they read the entire thing and connected deeply with it.

What are YOU struggling with right now? (Hit reply and let me know).

Con gusto, 
Mitchell