#569: Embracing The Cringe: The Cultural Movement That’s All About Owning The Most Awkward Parts Of Yourself

The Amy Porterfield Show

Amy Porterfield

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.9 • 5K Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2023

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Sharing something you used to find embarrassing is now the norm -- here’s how it can benefit you in business There’s an image that’s been circulating the internet that shows a picture of a cow with the caption “I am cringe but I am free.” Have you seen it? While at first glance this appears to be your silly run-of-the-mill internet meme, its message is actually much deeper than that -- and I’ll be honest, I’m here for it. This meme is all about embracing the things about yourself that make you want to cringe, all of the experiences you’ve been too embarrassed to share, and all of those little quirks and idiosyncrasies that have traditionally been looked at as ‘uncool.’ Yes, sweet friend. There’s been a huge cultural shift towards letting go of what other people think of you and learning to love those weird parts of yourself that you’ve been taught to shun by society. I can tell you from experience that there’s a huge sense of relief and freedom that comes from letting go of caring about what others think, especially when you’re the face of your business like I am. In this episode, I explore this idea of living alongside the cringe -- what it means, and the many ways that it can help you thrive in life, and in business. So if you’ve ever been afraid to show up as yourself and do what makes you happy, then this episode is for you, sweet friend. Happy listening! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

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0:00.0	And even beyond social media, there's so much that can be gained in your life and in business
0:05.6	by learning to live alongside cringe. For instance, if you often find yourself changing your
0:11.9	decisions or not taking action on opportunities because of what other people might think,
0:17.6	stop, take a deep breath and ask yourself, what's the worst that could happen?
0:23.6	You just might find that by taking that chance, putting yourself out there and getting out of
0:29.6	the other side alive is incredibly motivating.
0:36.9	I'm Amy Porterfield, ex-corporate girl turned CEO of a multi-seven figure business,
0:42.5	but it wasn't all that long ago that I lacked the confidence, the budget, and the time to focus
0:48.7	on growing my small but mighty business. Fast forward past many failed attempts and lessons learned,
0:56.1	and you'll see the business I have today, one that changes lives and gives me more freedom than
1:01.9	I ever thought possible. One that used to only exist has a daydream. I created the online marketing
1:09.3	made Easy Podcast to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step strategies to help you do the same.
1:15.7	If you're an ambitious entrepreneur or one in the making who's looking to create a business that
1:21.3	makes an impact and a life you love, you're in the right place friend. Let's get started.
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