Summary of Tara Mohr’s Playing Big

Sample Book Insights:

#1 The voice of not-me is the internal chatter that tells a woman she’s not ready to lead, she’s not enough of an expert, or she’s not good enough at this or that. It’s the voice of self-doubt, of the inner critic.

#2 Self-doubt is so destructive when not dealt with, but manageable once you know those tools. I’ve become passionate about helping women and girls learn how to work with their own self-doubt, so that it doesn’t get in their way.

#3 The voice of self-doubt is characterized by the eleven qualities that follow. It is a harsh, rude, and mean voice that speaks in binary terms, and it purportedly argues for what is in your best interest.

#4 The realistic thinker is forward-moving. She seeks solutions. The critic will spin and spin, ruminating on the risks and worst-case scenarios. The critic often speaks in an anxious, emotionally charged tone.