Summary In this episode of the Muscles & Mindset Podcast, Ali Novitsky MD delves deep into the concept of doing it anyway. Emphasizing the importance of taking ownership of goals and the path to achieving them, Dr. Ali highlights the significance of consistency and the role of self-boundaries in attaining success. Through personal anecdotes and practical strategies, listeners are guided on navigating resistance and overcoming anticipatory anxiety by setting boundaries with oneself and others. Dr. Ali explores the dynamics of the wizard brain versus the lizard brain in decision-making and action-taking, advocating for embracing discomfort to foster self-trust and align actions with core desires. Sharing personal experiences like her journey in setting boundaries with food and social scenarios, Dr. Ali illustrates the transformative power of doing it anyway. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on priorities, embrace discomfort for growth, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment in living a more fulfilling life. Packed with motivational insights and actionable tips, this episode inspires listeners to step beyond their comfort zones, honor their core desires, and embrace growth. Dr. Ali's guidance on setting boundaries, leveraging the wizard brain, and building self-trust offers a roadmap to living authentically and reaching one's full potential. Tune in to the Muscles & Mindset Podcast for a transformative exploration into self-discovery and empowerment.   Takeaways Setting goals and being consistent are key to achieving success. Establishing self-boundaries is important for setting boundaries with others. Overcoming anticipatory anxiety and mental barriers is crucial for taking action. Doing things anyway builds self-trust and strengthens relationships.   Timestamp Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting Goals   01:29 Establishing Self-Boundaries   02:27 Overcoming Resistance to Establishing Habits   03:22 Anticipatory Anxiety and Overcoming Mental Barriers   04:21 Wizard Brain vs Lizard Brain   05:20 Shifting Focus to Core Desires   06:39 Choosing the Wizard Line of Thinking   07:26 Acknowledging and Overcoming Lizard Brain Thoughts   08:53 Applying the 'Do It Anyway' Mindset to Social Scenarios   09:47 Shifting from Fitting In to Connection   11:41 Personal Story: Shifting Priorities and Finding Enjoyment   16:03 Building Trust with Self and Others   18:45 Leaning In and Doing It Anyway   19:16 Personal Story: Leaning In and Overcoming Discomfort   20:36 Reflection and Taking Action   Resources Mentioned Find Ali Novitsky MD Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Subscribe to Muscles & Mindset on Apple Podcasts   *** Ali Novitsky MD, this podcast, and podcast write-up are NOT providing medical advice ***