Quote · The Mel Robbins Podcast
How to Become the Most Confident Version of Yourself & Step Into Your Power
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Let It Live Outside of You
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The conversation reaches its practical crescendo when Sarah observes that the problem with consuming self-help content — podcasts, books, tools — is that people keep all of it living inside them. [1] — Sarah Jakes Roberts "All the podcasts, all the books — if it stays inside you, it drowns you. Sarah's breakthrough insight: speaking your dreams and your becomi…" 1:03:40 The release mechanism is language: speaking your dreams, intentions, and becoming out loud. This act simultaneously empties you out so new things can flow in, and creates a shape outside of you for the person you're growing into to inhabit. Mel nearly loses her composure with excitement. Sarah then addresses the fear that typically holds people back — the belief that sharing who you're becoming will break your relationships. In her experience, 9 times out of 10 the people around you have far more flexibility than you've given them credit for. Keeping things inside doesn't protect your relationships; it denies you access to the support that was always there.
All the podcasts, all the books — if it stays inside you, it drowns you. Sarah's breakthrough insight: speaking your dreams and your becoming out loud doesn't just share information. It empties space inside you for more, and creates room in your environment for the person you're growing into.
Speaking your hopes and dreams out loud empties you out and creates space inside for new growth, while also stretching your environment to make room for who you are becoming.
Sarah argues that 9 times out of 10, your relationships have more flexibility than you assume, and that not speaking your dreams aloud means you never discover the support that was always there.
