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Hi there… Tara here. I want to share something personal with you today. The truth is, launching this podcast has been nothing short of terrifying for me… and it has taken me WAY outside my comfort zone.
I love helping people improve their lives and find success, and it’s something I’ve had the joy of doing on the side for several years now. But now that we’ve launched 8 Minute Millionaire, suddenly thousands of people are listening to my words ideas every day. Suddenly, I’m putting myself out there like I never have before…
And it’s scary.
All week long, I’ve been thinking “What have I gotten myself into?!” And I’ve even felt like maybe I shouldn’t be doing this at all…
I admit, I kind of broke down a little.
But Justin and I had a great conversation where we talked through everything… and that conversation is what I want to share with you.
This is all completely outside my comfort zone, but I want to be open, I want to be vulnerable, and I want you to see that this journey is messy sometimes, even for us!
Here’s something I wrote in my journal the other day, before we recorded today’s podcast…
I’ve been living in fear for the past week… We published our podcast and the goal is to have hundreds of thousands of people to be listening to us in the future, to be listening to ME and it scares me half to death. The truth is, that I never realized how much I’ve been hiding behind Justin. All these years, working, working, stretching, but still hiding a bit behind him. He’s been the face, the voice and I’ve been a silent voice in the shadows, pushing us along where no one can point me out. There are perks to this hiding, but at a point, the perks outweigh the hurt, the pain of being ignored, unheard, unseen when a voice longs to shine.
So I broke the silence, we published 8 Minute Millionaire, a couple thousand downloads already and instead of being stoked, I’m afraid. What are they thinking? Do they like me? Am I good enough? The truth is, does it matter? I can’t throw in the towel, go back to my hiding place because now my hiding place is discovered. I’ve ventured into the great unknown and if I return now, others will come looking for me, disappointed and I will be embarrassed and ashamed. My secret is out, I have a voice…
So what do I do…just keep pushing. Outside the comfort zone, inside the comfort zone, outside the comfort zone, inside the comfort zone, out and in I go and the chameleon who is trying to fit into a world she’s long avoided. But one I’ve stared at for years, longed for, friends I’ve wished to have, thoughts I’ve wished to express…waiting. And now the waiting is over, the time is now and I must not shrink!
And so I go, until someday I am comfortable where I once could barely dare to stand.
Never let fear stop you. Just keep telling yourself, “I CAN do this. I CAN do this!”
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You both are absolutely amazing and necessary! BOTH of you. I started by listening to Justin for house flipping strategies (Amazing). Now, having this podcast with Justin AND Tara is such a blessing! I feel like hearing Tara speak enhances everything I’ve already learned and adopted from Justin. Tara adds such a special blend. I truly look forward to this 8 MM podcast! Please keep doing this!! BOTH of you!
-Gary
Thank you Gary!! It was uncomfortable for me to put this out there, so I appreciate your kindness!
I am very moved by this Podcast. Tara you are an inspiration to so many! Not only are you telling us to do things that are scary, but you are doing it with us! That is the best kind of mentoring we can get! If we thought you were perfect and didn’t see your struggles, we wouldn’t really listen because we wouldn’t be able to relate or connect with you. You and Justin together have a great dynamic. It would not be the same with only one or the other. You create magic TOGETHER!
Thank you Jenny!! We’re all in this crazy journey together and we may as well go BIG!!
Tara,
You are a starting point of women of inventions!
You are giving an example of having it all!
Each and every one of us, have our own destiny!
Both of you are a dynamic couple… Keep it up….
See you at the TOP!
LauraQ
Thank you Laura, this means so much! Support is a HUGE help!
I found this particular podcast very real and honest. Today I was led to return to this episode, listen again, and to encourage you, Tara, and assure you that your voice is necessary to make 8MM work. Frankly, there are a lot of other options if you want to learn from a man’s point of view but not many that are brave enough to interact as a couple in front of the podcast universe. The world needs more examples of strong marital partnerships that are genuine and are complimentary – both literally and figuratively – of one another. I can listen and learn without wondering about the “undertone” in your relationship. Your laughter and support of each other is noticeable and…FUN!
Thank you so much for reaching out Tiffany! It feels so good to know that there are people who enjoy the dynamics of a man and a woman on the show. I’m glad you can see our relationship for what it really is. We try to be as real as we can be! Thanks so much for the encouragement. It really helps! :)