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Why Feeling Broken Can Be a Sign of Mastery (512)

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This week on Content Inc., Joe shares a powerful reminder for every creator: feeling “behind” or “not good enough” is not a weakness. It is often a marker of growth.

Fresh off the afterglow of CEX, Joe reflects on a conversation between Jay Acunzo and Ann Handley about imposter feelings and self-doubt. Even when we are recognized and quoted, we can still feel like we are falling short.

To bring it home, Joe draws inspiration from the legendary golfer Bobby Jones, who once admitted his game felt like it was in “horrible shape” during a stretch when he was dominating every major tournament. The truth? Champions do not measure themselves against others, but against their own potential.

For creators and entrepreneurs, that same gap between perception and reality is where mastery lives. Feeling broken can be the best evidence you are leveling up.

👉 Jay Acunzo’s LinkedIn post: [link]

Bobby Jones Book Recommendation

Key Takeaways:

  • Everyone feels behind, even top performers.

  • Dissatisfaction can be fuel, not failure.

  • Growth often feels uncomfortable, and that is the point.

Thanks for listening, and as always… keep building.

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For more inspiration and a step-by-step guide to building freedom on your own terms, grab Joe’s new book Burn the Playbook (plus a 21-day challenge) at https://www.joepulizzi.com/books/burn-the-playbook/.

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This week on Content Inc., Joe shares a powerful reminder for every creator: feeling “behind” or “not good enough” is not a weakness. It is often a marker of growth.

Fresh off the afterglow of CEX, Joe reflects on a conversation between Jay Acunzo and Ann Handley about imposter feelings and self-doubt. Even when we are recognized and quoted, we can still feel like we are falling short.

To bring it home, Joe draws inspiration from the legendary golfer Bobby Jones, who once admitted his game felt like it was in “horrible shape” during a stretch when he was dominating every major tournament. The truth? Champions do not measure themselves against others, but against their own potential.

For creators and entrepreneurs, that same gap between perception and reality is where mastery lives. Feeling broken can be the best evidence you are leveling up.

👉 Jay Acunzo’s LinkedIn post: [link]

Bobby Jones Book Recommendation

Key Takeaways:

  • Everyone feels behind, even top performers.

  • Dissatisfaction can be fuel, not failure.

  • Growth often feels uncomfortable, and that is the point.

Thanks for listening, and as always… keep building.

--------

For more inspiration and a step-by-step guide to building freedom on your own terms, grab Joe’s new book Burn the Playbook (plus a 21-day challenge) at https://www.joepulizzi.com/books/burn-the-playbook/.

Resources & Links:

  continue reading

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