7 Signs You're Playing Small (And How to Stop)

<p>Most people live their lives playing small, shrinking themselves, and holding back from living a full life. Most of us are guilty of this at some point in our lives.</p><p>Playing small doesn't serve you in any way; as a matter of fact, it robs you of opportunities and experiences that you rightly deserve.</p><p>How many times have you heard people in a workplace comment that the person who got promoted didn't deserve the position? That some other people were better than them?</p><p>That person definitely didn't play small while others were doing it. They raised their hand and stepped forward.</p><p>The same thing happens in business and in life.</p><p>In this episode, Eddie and I go through 7 signs that show you're playing small and how you should stop doing it.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>- What in the world (01:15)</p><p>- Are you playing too small (17:32)</p><p>- Closed mouths don't get fed- Ask (19:55)</p><p>- Hard work is not enough (24:01)</p><p>- Does fear completely hold you back (25:37)</p><p>- Criticism crushes you (26:38)</p><p>- You hide your voice (29:36)</p><p>- 'No' murders your hustle (33:16)</p><p>- You're constantly busy with insignificant stuff (38:44)</p><p>- Nobody knows what you do (42:19)</p><p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p><p>- <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/7-signs-youre-playing-sma_b_7030552" target="_blank">7 Signs You're Playing Small</a></p><p>---</p><p>- <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands" target="_blank">We are the Copelands Tiktok</a></p><p>- <a href="https://wearethecopelands.com/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pusher Society</strong></a></p><p>- <a href="https://www.janellecopeland.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Janelle's website</strong></a></p><p>- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/" target="_blank"><strong>Join the Cake Cents FB Group</strong></a></p><p>- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PUSHpodcast/" target="_blank"><strong>Join the Push Podcast FB Group</strong></a></p><p>- <a href="https://www.jan