Marie Forleo

Everything Is Figureoutable

1. IDEA 1

   A belief from her mother

   Forleo explains that the phrase everything is figureoutable came from her mother, who handled problems with resourcefulness. The phrase became a guiding belief in her life. She learnt it as a child.

2. IDEA 2

   Belief shapes what we try

   Forleo argues that believing problems can be solved makes people more willing to try. This belief, she says, is the foundation for change. Belief comes first. Without it, people rarely begin.

3. IDEA 3

   Excuses hold people back

   Forleo examines common excuses, such as not knowing where to start or not having time. She offers ways to challenge these excuses and move forward. Most excuses, she says, hide fear.

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