#11: From Fear to Faith: Playing Your Own Game

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From Fear to Faith: Playing Your Own Game Playing your own game is a steadfast commitment to authenticity and self-discovery. It's about standing unwaveringly by your values and aspirations, even when the world tries to box you into a different identity. We are all unique, and at the heart of our life’s journey lies the need to understand our essence, recognize what lights our innermost self, and hold on to it with tenacity. While the temptation to conform to expectations and the should haves is powerful, it's an inclination that ultimately undermines our growth. However, when you dare to present your authentic self, even if it doesn't fit societal molds, you stand unswayed, loyal to your true self, and ready to forge forward. Disregarding your authentic desires breeds self-distrust. Don’t hold on to something that no longer serves you. Change is acceptable, and shifting directions doesn't equate to failure. Playing your own game is not just an affirmation of self-trust but also a proclamation of your right to create and changes your own rules to fit your aspirations in life.In this episode, Emily and Angie dive into the first part of a three-part series on playing your own game. In the conversation, they share a transformative encounter with none other than Matthew McConaughey that ignited a profound shift in their lives, sparking an unquenchable desire to play their game. They also delve into invaluable insights and tools they have learned in their journey to help you choose faith over fear to start playing your own game today. Tune in!Key Highlights from the Show[00:01] Intro and Emily and Angie's Taco Tuesday taco experience [03:26] Audience feedback on how to explain what food is to our kids[04:17] Today’s discussion: Playing your own game[04:33] How Matthew McConaughey inspired Emily and Angie to go further into their game[06:58] Lessons from Matthew’s book, Greenlight, on playing your own game [09:50] Knowing who you are at your core and standing on your grounds [10:58] How Matthew McConaughey game set his own roles based on his core values [11:30] Emily and Angie's takeaways from the event with Matthew McConaughey [14:22] Emily and Angie's experiences not playing their own game and lessons learned [20:41] Lesson on taking a stand and judging situations without understanding [22:16] Declaration statements and giving yourself permission to change your mind[25:23] Choosing faith over fear to step into your dream and play your game [28:11] Wrap-up story and end of the showNotable Quotes Once you have done something and are successful at it, it’s hard for people to see you doing something else, but it’s very important if you are trying to create something or shift to something else to trust your gut and go against the grain. - (07:12).You have to know who you are at your core, what feels right for you, and hold on to it to play your own game rather than listening to the noise around you. - (10:04).Vulnerability is the only way to connect with who you truly are, yet it’s scary to a lot of us; if you are trying to fit in, it’s always going to be detrimental to you, but if you are showing up as your true self and risking that it might not fit in with some circles, it’s going to be okay because you are authentically you and you are not betraying yourself just to fit in. - (13:38)By playing your own game, you are trusting in your instincts and feelings that there is something off and doing that emotionally uncomfortable thing to talk about it. - (20:30)It’s okay to change your mind, it’s okay if something that you said you wanted to do now doesn’t feel right, and you want to do something different; if you are open to playing your own game, you are also open to making your own rules and changing the rules to best fit you, how you want to feel and exist. - (23:29)Let’s ConnectAngieInstagram: EmilyInstagram: Subscribe for additional podcast episodes.Learn more about your ad choices.