A Simple Way to Affect the Outcome

Today on More to the Story: a simple (but not easy) way to affect change or the outcome you’re hoping to achieve.

In today’s episode:

• inspiration from a recent book that I read, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, by Ina Garten

• how I feel about celebrity memoirs, even though I have read a few (listen to find out which ones!)

• a popular TV show from the 1990s that I wasn’t allowed to watch when I was in high school

• leaning into the energy of curiosity and playfulness, holding things lightly and practicing not being too attached to expectations for a specific outcome

• being too attached to expectations is what causes disappointment

• holding expectations loosely to allow room for something surprising to happen

• two stories from Ina Garten’s memoir that really stuck with me: one from when she and her husband Jeffery were engaged, and one from when she was the new owner of the Barefoot Contessa in the Hamptoms

• a lesson that Ina has used many times in her life that can be applied to our creative lives

Links mentioned in this episode:

• my popular masterclass designed to help you finally write (& finish) your book!

• Get 10% off your first order of whole bean coffee from a boutique Northern California coffee roastery.

• More about Under the Gum Tree

• More about my coaching & editing services

• The book Be Ready When the Luck Happens, by Ina Garten

• Follow, subscribe & find show notes for this episode at moretothestorypodcast.substack.com

• follow me on Instagram @jannamarlies

• follow Under the Gum Tree on Instagram @undergumtree

Question for you:

Are you aware of an area in your life where changing your behavior could affect the outcome? Share you experience in the comments! You can leave a question, too, and I’ll respond (and maybe even address it in a future episode!).

Thanks so much for listening and for being here! xo