Changing Perspective from Shame to Self-worth | Sue Bryce | TEDxPepperdineUniversity

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A successful portrait photographer from New Zealand reflects on her journey to success despite not finishing high school, focusing on the importance of self-worth and emotional mastery. She highlights the significance of self-value, self-acceptance, and self-care as tools to attract abundance and success in life.

Insights

  • Mastery in photography despite lacking formal education led to high-profile opportunities, showcasing the significance of dedication and skill development in achieving success.
  • Emphasizing self-value, emotional mastery, and overcoming shame are key factors in attracting abundance and success, highlighting the transformative power of self-awareness and self-care practices in rewriting one's life story.

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Recent questions

  • How did the speaker's journey in photography begin?

    At 18, she discovered her passion for photography.

  • What challenges did the speaker face when starting her own business?

    She struggled with self-worth and asking for money.

  • What key qualities did the speaker emphasize for success?

    Self-value, emotional mastery, and overcoming shame.

  • What daily practices did the speaker recommend for personal transformation?

    Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-care.

  • What message did the speaker convey through her journey?

    The importance of self-value and overcoming challenges.

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Summary

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From Working-Class to Successful Portrait Photographer

  • The speaker reflects on her journey from a working-class background in New Zealand to becoming a successful portrait photographer in the US.
  • Despite not finishing high school, she found her passion in photography at 18 and dedicated 10 years to mastering her craft.
  • Mastery gave her confidence and opportunities, leading her to photograph high-profile individuals despite lacking formal education.
  • Starting her own business, she struggled with self-worth and the ability to ask for money, reflecting on her parents' similar challenges.
  • She emphasizes the importance of self-value, emotional mastery, and overcoming shame to attract abundance and success.
  • The speaker encourages self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-care as daily practices to transform one's life and rewrite their story.
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