A lot of good people are not playing small because they have nothing to offer. They are playing small because they’re afraid of being judged.

That fear can shape a whole life.

It shows up when somebody wants to speak, but stays quiet. It shows up when someone has a dream, but keeps joking about it...

Perfectionism looks strong on the outside, but deep down it is often fear.

It tells people to wait until everything is just right. Wait until the words are better. Wait until the plan is cleaner. Wait until the body looks different. Wait until the house is in order. Wait until the nerves go away. W...