Brief Summary
Marie Forleo addresses a question from a viewer, Andrea, who feels discouraged about starting a graphic design business due to the fear that her work won't be unique. Marie provides five tips to overcome this fear and embrace one's unique gifts:
- Acknowledge there is more than enough opportunity for everyone.
- Embrace abundance and recognize your unique perspective.
- Avoid comparing yourself to others.
- Focus on growth and development, like an acorn growing into an oak tree.
- Choose love over fear to unlock your potential and contribute to the world.
Question from Andrea
Andrea, a viewer, expresses her discouragement and feelings of unworthiness about starting a graphic design business for life coaches. Despite having some schooling in graphic design, she feels deflated when she sees others doing the same thing. She questions how to overcome the fear that her offerings aren't unique, especially as a newbie.
More Than Enough to Go Around
Marie emphasizes that there are over 7 billion people on the planet, and there is enough opportunity for everyone. She highlights that as long as you offer something that people actually want, there is space for you. She quotes Louise Hay, stating that someone is looking for exactly what you have to offer.
Embrace the Abbondanza
Marie encourages embracing the concept of "abbondanza," or abundance. She uses the example of Italian restaurants to illustrate that there's room for many different options and perspectives. She argues that each person's unique perspective is a crucial part of the universe's abundance, and the world would be different without it.
Stop Doing Shots of Compare-Schlager
Marie advises against constantly comparing oneself to others, which she refers to as "compare-schlager." She explains that comparison leads to negative feelings and prevents progress. She uses her own experience with MarieTV as an example, stating that she would not have continued if she had constantly compared herself to other online shows.
Be the Acorn
Marie uses the metaphor of an acorn growing into an oak tree to illustrate that everything starts small. She emphasizes that just because someone is not the most experienced or the best right now doesn't mean they won't be in the future. She reminds viewers that every pro starts as an amateur and encourages them to focus on their growth.
Choose Love Over Fear
Marie stresses the importance of choosing love over fear in every moment. She explains that aligning with fear leads to feelings of isolation and unworthiness, while aligning with love fosters connection and the recognition of one's genius. She encourages viewers to choose love to contribute their unique gifts to the world.
Martha Graham Quote
Marie shares a quote from Martha Graham about the unique vitality and life force that each individual possesses. She emphasizes that blocking this unique expression means it will be lost to the world. She encourages viewers to keep the channel open and not worry about how their work compares to others, but to stay open and aware of the urges that motivate them.
