In high-stakes situations, I remind myself that everyone — no matter how impressive — still navigates the same human basics: insecurity, uncertainty, and oh yes… everyone poops, maybe accidentally (or not) eats a bugger or two and occasionally gets spinach stuck between their teeth. It’s silly, I know — but profoundly effective, and my irreverent way of staying grounded.
Remembering that status doesn’t exempt anyone from being human, softens the performance pressure and lets me show up more freely — not trying to impress, just willing to connect. And oddly enough, that’s what often leaves the strongest impression.
In high-stakes situations, I remind myself that everyone — no matter how impressive — still navigates the same human basics: insecurity, uncertainty, and oh yes… everyone poops, maybe accidentally (or not) eats a bugger or two and occasionally gets spinach stuck between their teeth. It’s silly, I know — but profoundly effective, and my irreverent way of staying grounded.
Remembering that status doesn’t exempt anyone from being human, softens the performance pressure and lets me show up more freely — not trying to impress, just willing to connect. And oddly enough, that’s what often leaves the strongest impression.
Everybody poops! Silly is often the portal to the deepest truth :)