54. Stop Waiting to Be Chosen, Start Choosing Yourself

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t that you’re not good enough… but that you’re waiting for someone else to pick you?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the “pick me” mindset that shows up in dating, business, promotions, speaking opportunities, and even friendships, and why it keeps you small. If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting for the right client to find you, hoping someone invites you to speak, or thinking your hard work will just magically get noticed… this one’s for you.

Waiting is passive. Choosing yourself is powerful. And when you flip that switch, everything changes, momentum builds, opportunities multiply, and you stop outsourcing your power to someone else’s approval.

I’ll walk you through the 5 most common ways we fall into the waiting trap, the 8 reasons it never works, and the exact action steps you can take right now to flip the script and become the chooser.

🎧 Press play and learn how to stop auditioning for other people’s approval and start casting your own story.

What's Discussed:

(00:07) Choosing Yourself Over Waiting for Permission
(08:57) The Oxygen Magazine Story: From Photoshop to Cover Shoot

(15:06) Creating Opportunities Through Action

(22:22) Why Playing It Safe Is Actually Riskier

(30:37) Taking Initiative for Success

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