
Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Luvvie Ajayi Jones on Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Jun 10, 2021
Luvvie Ajayi Jones, New York Times bestselling author and speaker known for the viral TED Talk 'Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable,' shares stories about moving from Nigeria to Chicago and finding her voice. She talks about using fear as a growth signal, reframing “too much” as a superpower, saying yes to scary opportunities, setting boundaries, and when to speak up for what matters.
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Blogging Grew From Hobby To Career
- Luvvie started blogging in 2003 while studying psychology and kept writing through a full-time marketing job, treating it as a hobby before it grew organically.
- After being laid off in 2010 she doubled down on writing, which led to wider recognition and became her career path.
Owning The Writer Identity Matters
- She delayed calling herself a writer due to imposter syndrome and not seeing writers who looked like her, treating writing as a hobby to avoid risk.
- Personal feedback (e.g., someone laughing during chemo) pulled her to accept her role and responsibilities as a writer.
Write An Oriki To Build Confidence
- Do create an oriki: a praising mantra that reminds you of your worth when external messages say you're not enough.
- Luvvie recommends writing a short, specific praise chant to read when confidence wanes.






