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Marylee Pangman  πŸ“βœοΈπŸ“š's avatar

Another great how-to get your rear in gear post, Jerry!!

Since you brought it up- #2 Piss some people off. I’ve heard others say this and I rarely have something to say that will ruffle feathers. I try to live in the positive. Now, I could be vocal about the imposter syndrome or fear of making money because I feel these are excuses not reasons to not move forward.

What holds me back? I guess I’m afraid of negating real psychological problems since I’ve never experienced them.

I always say, is doing this and failing going to kill you? What’s the worse that would happen if you charged what you’re worth or if you write your heart out loud?

Maybe I found my soapbox. What do you think?

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Jerry Keszka's avatar

Thanks, Marylee!

You’ve hit on something important. "Pissing people off" isn’t about being negative. It’s about taking a stand for what matters and fighting a shared enemy.

Calling out imposter syndrome and money fears? That’s your superpower. You’re not dismissing real struggles – you’re demystifying them. When you say, "This isn’t a life sentence. It’s a hurdle," you give people back their power.

And about charging your worth? It’s not selfish. It’s how you help people long-term, attract clients who truly value transformation,and turn your "soapbox" into real, sustainable impact.

You already asked the perfect question: "What’s the worst that could happen?" Naming fear shrinks it. Pricing anchors your value. Writing loudly builds trust.

Stand on that soapbox, Marylee.

Your people are waiting.

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Marylee Pangman  πŸ“βœοΈπŸ“š's avatar

Jerry, this hit deepβ€”and in the best way.

You gave me language I didn’t know I needed. β€œDemystifying, not dismissing”… that reframes everything. I’ve always believed in naming fear to shrink it, but you showed me how standing up for possibility is a form of advocacy.

Thank you for reflecting back the strength in my wordsβ€”I see now that my β€˜soapbox’ isn’t about shouting, it’s about showing up with clarity and courage. And you, my friend, just lit the path a little brighter.

Appreciate you.

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Jerry Keszka's avatar

I am so happy to hear that, Marylee. I appreciate you, too. πŸ˜€

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Cassandra Zilinsky's avatar

Excellent! Thank you so much! πŸ™β€οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦β€οΈ

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Jerry Keszka's avatar

I appreciate your comment, Cassandra! πŸ˜€ πŸ™

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Cassandra Zilinsky's avatar

My Sincere Canadian Pleasure πŸ₯°πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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