What happens when achievement becomes the very thing stopping you from growing? After my recent Amanda's Playbook launch event, I received this refreshingly direct feedback: "Great event, but I'm still not entirely sure what Amanda's Playbook is all about."

The truth? The ambiguity isn't a failure—it's intentional.

In this episode, I reveal:-Why established success paradoxically makes us MORE risk-averse at the precise moment we should be innovating-How my journey from competitive runner to fitness entrepreneur to academic taught me the danger of "first place paralysis"-The unexpected reason I returned to YouTube after years in academia and corporate consulting-Why learning together creates stronger connections than presenting perfectly polished ideas

JOIN THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Make your way over to my YouTube video and comment your biggest influence challenge (personal or professional), then respond to at least two other community members. Next week, I'll highlight the three most influential contributors who share meaningful challenges and thoughtful responses.

This isn't just content to consume—it's an invitation to build something together.

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