What if you swing and miss…
This week, I caught myself doing something I thought I had grown out of: Comparing myself to other people and shrinking.
I’ve been stepping fully into this new season of keynote speaking—and as I was updating my site, pitching for events, and prepping for an upcoming talk, I made the mistake of scrolling through a bunch of other speaker pages.
And just like that… Self-doubt crept in.
“Do I have enough?”
“Is this page as good as theirs?”
“Am I really ready for this?”
Maybe you’ve felt this too.
Like when you’re about to reach out to a lead and talk yourself out of it. Or you want to launch something new, and suddenly it feels safer to do nothing.
Or even in fitness—when you want to get started, but a little voice whispers, “You’ll probably fail anyway.”
That’s where I was this week. And then my friend Keith gave me the best reminder:
“So what if you swing and miss?”
He’s right. What’s the worst that happens? You send the message and get no reply. You show up and it’s messy. You put yourself out there… and learn something in the process.
We talk ourselves out of so many opportunities because we think we need a guarantee. But the truth is—you don’t get confidence before the leap. You build it during the swing.
So this week, I started swinging again. And you can too.
Embracing Change—At Work and In Life
I had a call this week with an event planner from a manufacturing association I’ll be speaking for soon here in Austin.
Their keynote theme is Embracing Change—a topic that feels so needed right now. Not just in business, but in everyday life.
Because change doesn’t just hit at work. It shows up when relationships shift. When health shifts. When your goals change. It shows up in moments of burnout, identity transitions, an
d even in fitness journeys.
We need more than thick skin at work. We need resilience everywhere.
And the truth is—change doesn’t mean something’s wrong. It means you’re growing.
My goal with these talks is to show people that how they respond to change determines everything.
And I don’t just want to inspire people. I want them to act. That’s why I bring my RIGHT™ Framework into every keynote—to help leaders, individuals, and teams move through the mess with tools that work in real life.
If your company, team, or event is navigating big shifts right now, I’d love to connect.
A Moment That Hit Me (at the Gym)
I go to this incredible gym in Austin three days a week, and this week, a guy from my regular class said something that stopped me in my tracks.
He said:
“Sometimes I work out because I want to.
Sometimes I don’t want to, but I show up anyway.
And sometimes—I work out because I need to.”
That hit deep. Because it’s the truth about growth.
Sometimes you won’t feel motivated. Sometimes your thoughts will spiral. But movement brings you back to now.
That’s why I’m so passionate about what we do inside the Pull-Up Revolution. Because it’s not just about fitness—it’s about identity, strength, momentum, and reclaiming your power.
This week, several women got their first pull-up.
And we welcomed new members who are just starting to believe in themselves again.
Our next free workshop is May 7—and I’d love for you to join us.
Actionable Steps: Shift Out of Fear and Into Power
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Send the Message.
Whether it’s a pitch, an application, a follow-up, or a DM—swing. You never know. -
Check the Thought.
Ask: “Is this fear a fact—or just a feeling?” If it’s not true, don’t let it call the shots. -
Move Your Body.
Even 10 minutes. Walk. Lift. Stretch. Get back into the moment.
What’s New This Week:
🎤 Now Booking 2025 Speaking Gigs
From manufacturing to wellness to leadership teams—if you need a high-impact keynote, reach out here. www.angela-gargano.com/speaking
🎧 Podcast: The Get Unstuck Series
Thousands of downloads and growing—thank you for listening! New episodes drop weekly.
www.angela-gargano.com/podcast
💪 Pull-Up Revolution: Free Workshop May 7
Join the revolution and rediscover your strength—RSVP here for the next live session.
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Thank you for being here—for swinging big, for doing hard things, and for choosing your evolution over your fear.
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The TOP indicator of overall health and longevity is Grip Strength and one of the TOP issues this doctor sees with women is that their overhead range of motion is lacking.
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Every Sunday and Wednesday starting I'm sharing inspiring stories, actionable advice, and thought-provoking "what if" questions that help you break through mental, emotional, and physical barriers.
This week's episodes:
Episode 11: Getting Unstuck Part 6 - Moving Forward When Motivation Fades - This episode is all about how we can navigate uncertainty through finding proof of success, reconnecting with your deeper motivations, and building confidence through action.
Episode 12: Getting Unstuck Part 7 - Radical Adaptability and the CTFAR Method - Get out the pen and paper! In this episode, I'll teach you some practical tools such as the CTFAR method and gratitude practices to help you navigate through self-doubt and uncertainty.
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Will YOU be the next success story?!
She did it LIVE on a call with me—her first pull-up!
Using the Pull-Up Revolution method, she went from feeling stuck to pulling herself up with confidence. 💪✨
This could be YOU. This WILL be YOU ;)
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What if it all goes right?!
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What if, instead of fearing the worst, you envisioned the best? What could you accomplish if you embraced every challenge as an opportunity? How might your team grow if they learned to see setbacks as stepping stones? We all face obstacles, uncertainty, and pressure—but not everyone knows how to turn these experiences into fuel for success. That’s where Angela Gargano steps in.
As a 6x American Ninja Warrior, fitness coach, and resilience expert, Angela has seen both sides of the journey—triumphant wins and crushing defeats. She’s known the frustration of setbacks, from tearing her ACL on national television to battling her way back to peak performance. Through it all, she developed a powerful mindset that not only helped her return stronger but also allowed her to thrive. Angela shares this mindset with audiences worldwide, showing them how to embrace their struggles, shift their perspectives, and take control of their lives.
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