Episode 137

137 - What If We Can't Get to Maybe

137 - What If We Can’t Get to Maybe
 
I chat about the book The Gift of Maybe by Allison Carmen. It's all about this concept called "getting to maybe." It means being open to different possibilities and embracing uncertainty. But let's be real, fear and a need for control can seriously get in the way of this. If you can’t get to maybe, you can be neutral until you have more information.

The author offers some amazing tips on practicing mindfulness and changing negative thought patterns to help you feel more comfortable with uncertainty and embrace the power of "maybe."

Can failure be a good thing? By reframing how we view failure, we can use it as a learning opportunity to help us grow and move forward. So, are you ready to get to maybe?

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.