đ The Parking Lot vs. The Highway: How to Practice Without Fear
The Parking Lot = a safe, low-risk space to practice and make mistakes.
The Highway = high-stakes, real-world situations where mistakes cost more.
You can't skip straight to the highway. You need parking lot practice first.
Two types of worry:
- Bad worry: spinning your wheels, complaining, doing nothing
- Good worry: preparing you for action so you don't freeze under pressure
When you practice boldly in the parking lot, your brain releases feel-good chemicals that build courage and momentum.
The goal: Use the parking lot as a stepping stone. Build your confidence there, then take that energy to the highway.
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