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10 Rules for Brilliant Wom
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Make a pact . No one else is going to build the life you want for you . No one else will even be able to completely understand it . The most amazing souls will show up to cheer you on along the way , but this is your game . Make a pact to be in it with yourself for the long haul , as your own supportive friend at every step along the way .
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Question the voice that says “ I ’ m
not ready yet .” I know , I know . Because you are so brilliant and have such high standards , you see every way that you could be more qualified . You notice every part of your idea that is not perfected yet . While you are waiting to be ready , gathering more experience , sitting on your ideas , our friends referenced in rule five are being anointed industry visionaries , getting raises , and seeing their ideas come to life in the world . They are no more ready than you , and perhaps less . Jump in the sandbox now , and start playing full out . Find out just how ready you are .
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Imagine it . What does a knock-the-ballout-of-the-park life look like for you ? What is the career that seems so incredible you think it ’ s almost criminal to have it ? What is the dream you don ’ t allow yourself to even consider because it seems too unrealistic , frivolous , or insane ? Start envisioning it . That ’ s the beginning of having it .
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Don ’ t wait for your Oscar . Don ’ t wait to be praised , anointed , or validated . Don ’ t wait for someone to give you permission to lead . Don ’ t wait for someone to invite you to share your voice . No one is going to discover you . ( Well , actually , they will , but paradoxically , only after you ’ ve started boldly and consistently stepping into leadership , sharing your voice , and doing things that scare the hell out of you .)
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