Why I Stopped Apologizing for Effort

06/07/2025 17 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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#1: When did effort become a bad thing?This concept has been living rent-free in my brain for nearly a year. I couldn’t shake the idea — what if we stopped apologizing for effort? For wanting things? For being passionate and putting our whole hearts into something?In this first episode, we’re talking about:Why I started this podcast — and my story of growing up as the “try hard” who felt like she was too muchThe surprising science of how trying new things not only good for your goals but good for your brain and longevityMy goal for this podcast3 practical tips for trying something new (even if it feels scary or makes you worry about looking silly)Resources:The Joy of Trying Something NewKeep in touch with Madi and Try Hard:Follow on IG: @madibeumee @tryhardpodFollow on TikTok: @madibeumee @tryhardpodSubscribe to the Substack by visiting https://madibeumee.substack.com/