Something that makes me nervous is having difficult conversations. I’m trying to work on it and have the confidence to speak my mind even though it may induce some anxiety. I came across a conversation between Sheila Heen, the author of Difficult Conversations, and Tim Ferris on his podcast. The way she presented her ideas and tactics when approaching a difficult conversation made it seem easier. She helped me put things in perspective and think about both people in the discussion. I thought I’d go over my key takeaways from their conversation.

The 5 Second Rule is a simple idea that gets moving. The basic idea is “If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds, or your brain will kill it.”

“The way we navigate our inner world - our everyday thoughts, emotions, experiences, and self-stories - is the most important determinant of our life success.”