05: The Power of Starting—Taking That First Step

The theme of the episode is "Lowering the Bar," emphasizing the importance of taking the first step in pursuing goals or dreams, even when the initial expectations may seem overwhelming. Penny shares a personal experience about how she almost didn't start the podcast due to high standards and costly requirements. She encourages listeners to lower the bar without compromising their expectations and stress that work is necessary to achieve any goal. The episode concludes with a reminder to celebrate small wins and an invitation to share the podcast with others. Penny's message is about empowering listeners to take action and make their aspirations a reality by taking that first step. 🍹CLARITY COCKTAIL RECIPE🍹 Aperol Cider Spritz    1 1/2 ounces apple cider 1 ounce Aperol 3 ounces Prosecco 1 1/2 ounces soda water Add ice   Stir and garnish with an apple slice or orange slice; or both!  Feeling fancy? Add a cinnamon & sugar rim 🍹CHEERS TO YOU! 🍹   👋 CONNECT WITH PENNY: No FOMO 👉 https://www.pennycasselman.com/sub-email-list Work with Penny: https://www.PennyCasselman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penny_casselman/ *** If you've subscribed to the show—THANKS🤩—now's a great time to share it with a friend! 👍🏼 Connection and stories matter more now than ever, and I'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with me on Instagram and drop me a DM or send me a message via my podcast page here >>> https://www.PennyCasselman.com/podcast Oh—and if you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they can grab a Red Marker and move to Pivot with Passion.