Stop Playing it Safe!

26/08/2025 25 min Episodio 305
Stop Playing it Safe!

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305 - You might think you’re avoiding certain business moves because they’re “not the right time” or “too complicated.” But what if the real reason is that you’re avoiding a feeling? In this conversation, Heather shares her own breakthrough about risk, safety, and the emotions we’re unwilling to feel — and how that awareness can change everything.What to Listen For:How your self-concept influences your willingness to take risksThe connection between “safety” values and growth plateausWhy avoiding certain feelings leads to hesitation and missed opportunitiesHow to identify the emotions you’re most unwilling to feelWhy “incompetence” isn’t failure — and how to reframe itUsing your values (and their opposites) to uncover hidden fearsHow small risk-acceptance shifts can unlock bigger movesThe role of capacity work in expanding your tolerance for riskWhy the only real risk is how you’ll feelPractical ways to step into the next-level version of yourselfGrowth always comes with some risk — but most of the time, the “danger” is just how you think you’ll feel if something doesn’t work out. When you expand your capacity to feel those emotions, you stop hesitating and start taking aligned, confident action. Listen now to learn how to shift your self-concept, stretch your risk tolerance, and step into the identity of the photographer — and business owner — you want to become.Resources Master the craft of pet photography at the Hair of the Dog Academy – www.hairofthedogacademy.comStop competing on price, sell without feeling pushy, and reach consistent $2,000+ sales in the Freedom Focus Formula – www.freedomfocusformula.comCrack the code to booking more clients inside Elevate – www.freedomfocusformula.com/elevateDiscover the world of commercial pet photography in the Commercial Pet Photography Academy – www.hairofthedogacademy.com/commercialJoin the 4 Clients in 4 Weeks Challenge – www.hairofthedogacademy.com/4c4wJOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.