{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 366: The Power of Yes","description":"The Word That Changes Everything I\u2019ve been rereading Larry Moss\u2019s The Intent to Live, and there\u2019s a line that stopped me. He calls \u201cyes\u201d the most important word in acting. It sounds simple, but the more I sat with it, the more true it felt. Why We Default to No I notice how quickly I say no in my own mind. No, I\u2019m not ready. No, someone else deserves that more. No, they\u2019d never want me. It feels responsible. Really, it\u2019s fear. Fear of being seen trying. Fear of messing up. Fear of stepping into something bigger than I\u2019m used to. What \u201cYes\u201d Actually Means I\u2019m not talking about saying yes to everything or ignoring my limits. I\u2019m talking about saying yes to myself again. Yes to opportunity. Yes to being visible. Yes to letting myself grow, even when it\u2019s uncomfortable. A grounded yes stretches me. A people-pleasing yes drains me. There\u2019s a difference. Questions I\u2019m Asking Now When something scares me a little, I pause and ask: Does this move me toward the work I want to be doing? Does this challenge me in a healthy way? Does this fit the career I\u2019m choosing to build? If the answer is yes, even if I feel unready, I try to follow it. The Micro-Yes Big shifts usually start with one small yes. So I\u2019m practicing micro-yeses: One audition I felt unsure about. One email I\u2019d been avoiding. One creative idea I kept shelving. Each one reminds me that confidence grows from showing up, not from waiting to feel perfect. A Thought I\u2019m Sitting With When I hear myself think, \u201cI\u2019m not ready\u201d or \u201cI should wait,\u201d I\u2019m slowing down and asking whether that\u2019s ability or fear talking. Ability can grow. Fear just repeats itself until I interrupt it. Sometimes the only thing between where you are and where you want to go is one small, honest yes. If you try one of these micro-yeses and want to share it, you can always email me at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com . I love hearing what opened up for you and where you\u2019re getting stuck. And if you want to know when the next class or training is coming up, keep an eye on your inbox. There\u2019s more support on the way. ","author_name":"Acting Business Boot Camp","author_url":"http:\/\/actingbusinessbootcamp.libsyn.com\/website","html":"