EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 12 MIN
S6|E78 Your Value Isn’t Defined by Validation
from That Will Nevr Work Podcast · host Maurice D. Chism, Sr. | Entrepreneur & Business Strategist
We delve into the personal challenge of seeking external validation and the profound journey toward self-acceptance. Maurice shares a story of a presentation that didn’t go as planned, leading to a powerful realization about where true peace and freedom come from.Chapter Summary:00:00 Value Beyond Validation02:22 A Personal Presentation Failure05:22 Addiction to Validation07:18 I Am Enough09:55 Your Value is Not NegotiableFeaturedQuotes:“If the applause stopped tomorrow, would you still believe that you’re enough?” — Maurice“Real freedom comes when you stop chasing the applause and start honoring what the assignment is.” — Maurice“Your worth isn’t something that you earn. It is truly something that you embrace.” — MauriceBehind the Story:Maurice shares a personal account from his past work experiences, where he believed his presentation was top-notch, only to have it overshadowed by another’s. This experience became a lesson in the transient nature of external approval and the political realities often present in professional settings. This moment highlighted the difference between seeking applause and being true to one’s purpose.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice*FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts*FREE* 7 Biggest Mistakes Podcasters Make: https://bit.ly/7BiggestMistakesPodcastersMakeConnect With:Join Newsletter: https://bit.ly/welcome-to-transformationMaurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismPatreon: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceonPatreonTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: [email protected] Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 🚀 Stop Doubting. Start Moving. Join The WYN Inner Circle (Skool Community) — where ideas turn into action.👉 https://bit.ly/WYNInnerCircle Download your FREE guide:5 Bold Shifts to Silence Doubt and Start Moving👉 https://bit.ly/5boldshifts📘 Ready to Go Deeper?Well, Why Not? Workbook👉 https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPlease take our survey: Podtrac Survey#ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift
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We delve into the personal challenge of seeking external validation and the profound journey toward self-acceptance. Maurice shares a story of a presentation that didn’t go as planned, leading to a powerful realization about where true peace and freedom come from.Chapter Summary:00:00 Value Beyond Validation02:22 A Personal Presentation Failure05:22 Addiction to Validation07:18 I Am Enough09:55 Your Value is Not NegotiableFeaturedQuotes:“If the applause stopped tomorrow, would you still believe that you’re enough?” — Maurice“Real freedom comes when you stop chasing the applause and start honoring what the assignment is.” — Maurice“Your worth isn’t something that you earn. It is truly something that you embrace.” — MauriceBehind the Story:Maurice shares a personal account from his past work experiences, where he believed his presentation was top-notch, only to have it overshadowed by another’s. This experience became a lesson in the transient nature of external approval and the political realities often present in professional settings. This moment highlighted the difference between seeking applause and being true to one’s purpose.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice*FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts*FREE* 7 Biggest Mistakes Podcasters Make: https://bit.ly/7BiggestMistakesPodcastersMakeConnect With:Join Newsletter: https://bit.ly/welcome-to-transformationMaurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismPatreon: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceonPatreonTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: [email protected] Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 🚀 Stop Doubting. Start Moving. Join The WYN Inner Circle (Skool Community) — where ideas turn into action.👉 https://bit.ly/WYNInnerCircle Download your FREE guide:5 Bold Shifts to Silence Doubt and Start Moving👉 https://bit.ly/5boldshifts📘 Ready to Go Deeper?Well, Why Not? Workbook👉 https://bit.ly/authormauricechism<br...
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