How to reach your goals while having fun with Annie F. Downs

The Alli Worthington Show

Alli Worthington

Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 634 Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Hey friend! I couldn’t let us get too far into Smart Girl Summer without bringing back a conversation I had last summer with a friend who is a pro on fun! My friend Annie F. Downs is the podcast host of That Sounds Fun, a best-selling author of multiple books, including devotionals, a children’s book, and the New York Times Bestseller That Sounds Fun: The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby. Annie is a sought-after speaker and a brilliant business woman, and I can’t wait for you to hear all the insights she shares! Lean in and listen as Annie and I talk about: How Annie got to where she is today professionally (and some encouragement if you feel like you’ve worked for a long time and seen little movement) The key to managing comparison and imposter syndrome Why failure isn’t as bad as it may seem- and why Annie says nothing is a total failure Annie’s biggest piece of advice for someone who is pursuing a dream, especially in creative work Annie F. Downs is a New York Times Bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, owner of the That Sounds Fun Network. Her most recent devotional, Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, is available wherever books are sold. Annie lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Favorite quotes: “Finding and creating the email to send to your friends on the other side of your work that sounds and looks like you is really important.” “You don’t bring a guest to get the guest’s audience. You bring a guest that blesses your audience.” “Nothing is a total flop or failure. Everything is an experiment that you pivot as you build.” “If you don’t know why you are doing what you are doing, when you get put in the fire you will jump out.” “Go after the thing that is in you, get someone who really believes in you to come alongside, and ask God to open and close all the right doors.” “Fun actually will make you feel more healthy physically, spiritually, and emotionally so you have got to start putting it on the calendar like you do every other thing.” Links to great things we discussed: Annie F. Downs Website Annie F. Downs Instagram Annie F. Downs Facebook Annie F. Downs YouTube Annie F. Downs TikTok Annie F. Downs Twitter Annie F. Downs Pinterest Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are That Sounds Fun Podcast Il Makiage Concealer Ipsy Buc-ee’s The Diplomat Neon - John Mayer Why Georgia - John Mayer Be Curly Curl Enhancer Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com/annie-f-downs-3

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0:00.0	The reality is nothing is a total flopper of failure.
0:03.5	Everything is an experiment that you pivot as you build.
0:07.3	There you go.
0:07.8	And so at some point, you stop building the building if you don't want to put energy into it anymore.
0:16.9	Hey, hey, I'm Allie.
0:18.7	And I believe that an emotionally healthy you is the greatest gift you can give yourself, your family, and the world.
0:25.7	This is your weekly investment in your personal development.
0:29.1	Join discussions with top experts as we focus on how to achieve your dreams, grow your business, and deepen your faith.
0:35.4	As always, we keep it practical with lots of tools and
0:38.8	action steps that you can put into motion today. I'm so glad you're here. Let's dive in.
0:47.0	Welcome to the show today. We are continuing with Smart Girl Summer, and I'm so glad to be here with you.
0:53.0	We are resharing a terrific conversation with
0:55.9	Annie F. Downs today. We dive into all things about writing and growing a business. I especially
1:01.4	love the parts about dealing with imposter syndrome and comparison. I mean, not that any of us have
1:06.7	ever dealt with that, right? I know. It's as common as breathing. That's why I wanted to dive into it again.
1:13.6	Now, for the final segment of the show, I'm bringing you recommendations because we don't do coaching and
1:18.0	Smart Girl Summer. Today, I have a show to watch, a song to listen to, and a fun recommendation.
1:23.6	Okay, without further ado, here's my friend Annie F. Downs.
1:28.0	Annie Downs, welcome back to the show. I am so thrilled to have you here for Smart Girl Summer.
1:34.3	We have so much to talk about. I feel like people know you for the fun. People know you for your
1:41.0	depth. People know you because you're so darn likable. You're great,
1:46.0	but you're a pretty smart business woman. You're ready to talk about it? Oh, you're very kind,
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