#29. In this episode, Anne Mbugua shares a childhood story that may sound wild — eating half a mini tub of Vaseline to win a dare and earn a week on her brother’s prized BMX bike. But beneath the mischief was something deeper: a desire to prove herself, test her limits, and challenge the norms set around her.
We explore:
✅ What social norms are and why we care about them
✅ How childhood challenges can shape adult resilience
✅ Why doing something outside the norm can feel scary — but also deeply empowering
I reflect on how that same guts and grit attitude has guided me through adulthood, helping me navigate change, uncertainty, and risk with bravery and curiosity.
Key Takeaways
- Norms shape us but don’t have to define us. We have the power to question and reshape the rules we live by.
- Bravery comes in all forms. It’s not always dramatic; sometimes it’s in small, unexpected acts that build our resilience.
- Failure is part of growth. When we step outside the norm, we open ourselves to both failure and success — and both are valuable teachers.
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