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Nov 2024
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đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„ YOU CANNOT BE EXTRA-ORDINARY, ACT...

Erika Cramer
About this episode

*Update only 4 spots remain for the Queens Table 2025 (link below)

OKAY ARE YOU READY!!!??? Get your bullet-proof best on, cause this episode is HARD HITTING.

This week, I’m bringing you a hard truth: if you want to achieve extraordinary things, you can’t keep showing up in ordinary ways.

I’m calling out the mismatch between dreaming big and playing small—and how that incongruence can absolutely sabotage your goals and visions.

In this episode, I dive deep into why it’s not enough to simply want extraordinary results.

You have to match that energy with bold action, resilience, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s in your career, personal growth, or your impact on the world, the journey requires you to act in ways that align with your dreams—not just think about them.

We’ll cover:

  • Why big dreams demand big action
  • How fear, comfort, and “playing it safe” keep you stuck in ordinary results
  • The importance of investing in yourself and backing your vision wholeheartedly
  • How to start embodying the person who already has what they desire
  • What it really means to step into the extraordinary and leave ordinary behind

This episode is your loving (and direct!) reminder to stop waiting for someone or something to save you. You have the power to create the life, career, and impact you desire—if you’re ready to show up boldly for it.

Key Takeaways

  • Big dreams require big action: You can’t create extraordinary results by acting in small, ordinary ways.
  • Comfort is the enemy of progress: Staying safe and stagnant won’t move you closer to your goals.
  • Your greatest investment is in yourself: When you level up your skills, mindset, and actions, the ROI is limitless.
  • Be bold, take risks: Extraordinary achievements come from taking leaps of faith and betting on yourself.
  • Stop waiting for a “golden ticket”: You are the key to your success, not external circumstances or opportunities.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Gratitude for your incredible support and updates on my journey
  • 03:30 – Why so many people dream big but act small
  • 07:45 – The trap of comfort and why it keeps you stuck
  • 13:20 – How to embody the person who already has what they want
  • 18:15 – My own experiences stepping into extraordinary action
  • 25:00 – Practical steps to align your actions with your dreams

Continue the Conversation

Let’s connect! Join me on Instagram to share your biggest takeaways from this episode. I love hearing your insights and seeing how you’re taking action in your own life.

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