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Jul 8
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30. Facing Your Fear of Being Misunderst...

Anna Howard | Podcast Strategist
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How can you share what you're working on and get through the fear of judgement? Let's chat about it!


Resources Mentioned:

- Unfiltered Courage: The Radical Act of Being Yourself by Musguided

- Design Literacy in the Age of Intelligent Automation by Willem Van Lancker

- Get Numb Before You Get Good by Cedric Chin

- The Anxiety-Curiosity Switch: How to Redirect Your Mental Energy for Creativity by Anne-Laure Le Cunff

- Following the White-Hot Fire Inside of You by Kieran O‘Hare

- your perfectionism will not save you. by Ayan Artan

- Self-Doubt is the Creative Process by Zack Evans

- Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia UrbaniakTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction00:32 Listener Feedback02:21 Brilliant Sponsor03:21 Quote on Bravery04:00 Love Island Sidebar 06:14 Role of Fear in Creativity10:22 Kurt Vonnegut's Advice07:49 Art vs. Content16:30 Importance of Integrity, Neutrality, Conviction, and Curiosity18:18 Getting Numb Before Getting Good20:45 Qualities Needed Before Sharing Your Work26:36 ConclusionConnect with me: ⛅ Wild Geese Instagram 📓 Anna's Substack 💌 Anna's Podcast Production Services

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