EP 288: Making Your Own Luck with Laura Gassner Otting

Do you feel like success is just a matter of luck? Think again. Being lucky is a choice… and it’s completely within your realm of control. I’ve got Laura Gassner Otting, author of "Wonderhell", on the podcast and we’re talking about the science of making your own luck. We dive into choosing your identity, borrowing confidence, breaking through your limiting beliefs and making choices about what you want to prioritize. No more fake it 'till you make it... believe it until you become it. After the show today, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to make your own luck with no 4 leaf clover required.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
How can I tap into my full potential?
How can I identify and overcome my own limiting beliefs?
How can I make my own luck instead of relying on chance?
What are some practical strategies for achieving my goals?

CONCEPTS, THEORIES & STUDIES COVERED:
- The Looking Glass Theory
- Vanity metrics
- Embracing ambition
- Imposter syndrome
- Finding work/life balance
- 'Wonderhell' book
- Sally Krawcheck of Ellevest

KEY MOMENTS:
[00:00] Introducing Laura Gassner Otting
[07:30] The FU Forties
[09:35] What’s your ego’s currency?
[18:50] It’s not failure that defines us
[21:27] The Science Behind Luck
[27:53] The Fundamental State of Leadership
[32:44] Why we don’t want work/life balance
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ABOUT TANYA

Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, top female motivational speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She helps executives and entrepreneurs step into purposeful leadership.

Tanya’s books have been translated into 8 languages around the world; her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, was named a Top 10 Business Book of the year by Fortune Magazine. Her podcast, The Intentional Advantage has received millions of downloads from listeners around the world. She is a featured expert on several networks including NBC and Fox and is both an Entrepreneur and a Forbes contributor with articles focused on leadership strategies. Tanya is considered a thought leader in purposeful productivity and leadership by some of the world’s leading publications including Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, and Real Simple.

Tanya is also the founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. a multi-million dollar company providing tools that work as a catalyst in helping people do less while achieving maximum success.
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