Hey fellow underdog. Did you know that the world loves an underdog? Let’s talk about why, and what that means for you. If you feel stuck, behind, or like an underdog in your life, business, or creative path, this episode will show you how to turn that struggle into your greatest advantage. We break down the underdog mindset, the biggest mistakes keeping you stuck (like comparison, shiny object syndrome, and self-doubt), and practical steps to build momentum, confidence, and long-term success as a creator, yoga teacher, or entrepreneur. Whether you're growing a podcast, building a brand, or chasing a dream, this episode is your roadmap to stop feeling behind and start winning.
It’s a 3-part episode:
1. Reasons being an underdog is a blessing. 2. Major underdog mistakes that will keep you flailing, stuck and hopeless.
3. Instructions for living as an underdog. (For now. Because this is just an era.)
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Time stamps:
00:00 intro
04:28 3 part episode
08:30 Yoga Trade
10:00 OfferingTree
12:00 join the podcast!
13:55 PART 1: underdog blessings
17:50 nothing to lose
22:18 days of “trying” train you
26:00 you don’t want a one hit wonder
30:50 the danger of starting when things are easy
33:55 PART 2: underdog mistakes
36:20 envy
38:20 blindly leaping on a shiny object
41:00 not looking at what you create critically
45:40 “this is my only chance”
47:50 judging yourself too soon
49:20 expert positioning when you’re not
51:15 PART 3: underdog instructions