Walking in Wisdom Jenny Geffrard

Don't mistake the symptoms of your fear as the actual root of the problem. In this season we've been exploring the different things that impact our understanding of identity. In this episode, we are talking about one of the things that keep many people from living the fullness of life and that is the fear of failure.
 
Takeaways
Don’t base your decision on the advice of those who don’t have to deal with the results
The quality of advice is impacted by the intent of the person giving it.
Most people give advice based on the life they've lived.
Most people give advice from a trauma place and not a place of healing.
If they don’t have skin in the game in the game when it comes to the impact of their advice take it with a grain of salt.
Most of us haven’t gathered enough data that proves whether or not we suck at doing something. Meaning we haven’t taken enough action
The clearer I’m becoming about my vision & values, the more I realize that failure is not only to be expected but welcome
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Do you remember how old you were when you first learn to stand up for yourself? What does it mean to fight FOR yourself instead of constantly fighting yourself? In this episode, we explore what it looks likes to shift from being your biggest critic to your very own superfan.
What does it look like to protect the little girl or boy in you? Listen in to hear the 6 different ways I am learning to show up and fight.
What are some ways you will fight for yourself this week? 
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Why do we care more about what others think of us than what we think of ourselves? Who said in order to reach your full capacity you had to become an edited version of yourself? 
You are a Masterpiece. Don't allow somebody's inability to chew to make you dim your substance. It isn't optional for you to always be the last on your list. In this episode, I reflect on @josephsolomon post on being your favorite self. 

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. I know it because I almost let it killed mine. Self-doubt has been defined as uncertainty about one's abilities, the potential for success, or competence in performance situations. Check out this episode as I unpack some lessons I've learned exploring self-doubt.
 
Takeaways:
Self-doubt is rooted in this idea of deprivation or lack
Doubt is infectious 
Doubt works on our insecurities, fear that we are missing out
Learn your insecurities, don’t get blindsided by them

Imposter Syndrome is a thief. It comes to steal your joy, your confidence, time, peace of mind, and if you allow it your very future. How do you overcome imposter syndrome? What do you do when imposter syndrome strikes?
In this episode, I share a new perspective that's radically impacted how I view imposter syndrome and the steps that I take to get unstuck. This episode shows you three things that you can do to kill that imposter syndrome and confidently embrace new seasons of growth in your life!
 
Takeaways
Downplaying your excellence is not a sign of humility.
Diminishing your shine, diminishing the value you bring to spaces or to people is devaluing who God created you to be.
You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do. Eleanor Roosevelt 
We experience imposter syndrome when we are in a new area of growth.
Instead of thinking you’re less than because you’re comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle, focus on the truth that you are in a different position that requires a different level of growth.
Most people don’t feel like an imposter in their comfort zone.
You can kill imposter syndrome by cultivating a practice of celebration.

What is wisdom? Why is it important that we cultivate wisdom in our lives? In this episode, we spend some time unpacking the definition of wisdom and explore the nuance of this gift given to us by the Lord.
 
Takeaways
Knowledge is very fluid and knowledge will grow when you cultivate it
What you cultivate will grow
Your goodness does not decrease because of a lack of validation from others
When you define a word you give it proper context and positioning in your life
Wisdom is a gift from God
Gifts that you give depend on relationship and positioning 
Wisdom takes into account application 
If you are struggling with results there's a strong possibility that you are lacking wisdom
Creativity is a representation of wisdom in application