A Simple Way to Affect the Outcome

Today on More to the Story: a simple (but not easy) way to affect change or the outcome you’re hoping to achieve. In today’s episode: - inspiration from a recent book that I read, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, by Ina Garten- how I feel about celebrity memoirs, even though I have read a few (listen to find out which ones!) - a popular TV show from the 1990s that I wasn’t allowed to watch when I was in high school- leaning into the energy of curiosity and playfulness, holding things lightly and practicing not being too attached to expectations for a specific outcome- being too attached to expectations is what causes disappointment - holding expectations loosely to allow room for something surprising to happen- two stories from Ina Garten’s memoir that really stuck with me: one from when she and her husband Jeffery were engaged, and one from when she was the new owner of the Barefoot Contessa in the Hamptoms- a lesson that Ina has used many times in her life that can be applied to our creative livesLinks mentioned in this episode:- my popular masterclass designed to help you finally write (& finish) your book!- Get 10% off your first order of whole bean coffee from a boutique Northern California coffee roastery.- More about Under the Gum Tree- More about my coaching & editing services- the book Be Ready When the Luck Happens, by Ina Garten- Follow, subscribe & find show notes for this episode at moretothestorypodcast.substack.com- follow me on Instagram @jannamarlies- follow Under the Gum Tree on Instagram @undergumtree Get full access to More to the Story with Janna Maron at moretothestory.substack.com/subscribe