Summary of Tara Mohr's Playing Big

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview: #1 The voice of not-me is the internal chatter that tells a woman she’s not ready to lead, she’s not enough of an expert, or she’s not good enough at this or that. It’s the voice of self-doubt, of the inner critic.

#2 Self-doubt is so destructive when not dealt with, but manageable once you know those tools. I’ve become passionate about helping women and girls learn how to work with their own self-doubt, so that it doesn’t get in their way.

#3 The voice of self-doubt is characterized by the eleven qualities that follow. It is a harsh, rude, and mean voice that speaks in binary terms, and it purportedly argues for what is in your best interest.

#4 The realistic thinker is forward-moving. She seeks solutions. The critic will spin and spin, ruminating on the risks and worst-case scenarios. The critic often speaks in an anxious, emotionally charged tone.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669353782

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Insights on Tara Mohr's Playing Big

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The voice of not-me is the internal chatter that tells a woman she’s not ready to lead, she’s not enough of an expert, or she’s not good enough at this or that. It’s the voice of self-doubt, of the inner critic.

#2

Self-doubt is so destructive when not dealt with, but manageable once you know those tools. I’ve become passionate about helping women and girls learn how to work with their own self-doubt, so that it doesn’t get in their way.

#3

The voice of self-doubt is characterized by the eleven qualities that follow. It is a harsh, rude, and mean voice that speaks in binary terms, and it purportedly argues for what is in your best interest.

#4

The realistic thinker is forward-moving. She seeks solutions. The critic will spin and spin, ruminating on the risks and worst-case scenarios. The critic often speaks in an anxious, emotionally charged tone.

#5

We all have an inner critic that tells us we aren’t good enough, but for women, the stakes are especially high. We know playing bigger may bring painful criticism or rejection, but we still choose to play bigger because we want to fulfill our callings and dreams.

#6

The inner critic is like a guard at the edge of your comfort zone. As long as you don’t venture forth out of that zone, the inner critic can leave you alone. But when you approach the edge of your