{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61de0665cc27c20014ea15cf/68caed0e0f8ecbdab5e687e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Power of Dabbling (Stop Trying to Be Awesome at Everything!) | Karen Walrond","description":"<p>Discover why being proudly mediocre at something you love might be the key to unlocking joy, meaning, and even spiritual practice in your life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this perspective-shifting conversation, leadership consultant Karen Walrond shares insights from her new book, <a href=\"https://amzn.to/42vpJGB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur</em></a>, revealing how letting go of the pressure to excel can transform simple activities into powerful portals for self-discovery, connection, and personal growth. Learn the seven surprising attributes that make intentional amateurism a radical act of self-care in our achievement-obsessed world.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Karen at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.chookooloonks.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/heychookooloonks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/hobbies-perfectionism-mindfulness-karen-walrond-dabbling\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode Transcript</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you LOVED this episode, </strong>you’ll also love the conversations we had with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://pod.link/goodlifeproject/episode/Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwL1Y0Q1RpZmVIaG40c3FsQTZ1U0Q2UmNUdnZOVENaZ2NDTktwZllJcnBKVEk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James Victore</a>&nbsp;about making your art and owning your point of view.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out our offerings &amp; partners:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Join My New Writing Project:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Awake at the Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Jonathan Fields / Acast"}