For some of us, the fear of being seen has deep roots because we watched our parents and other family members experience criticism, jealousy or rejection when they became visible. It can cost business opportunities and money.
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Fear of Being Seen: How Childhood Beliefs Keep You Small
It isn't that you don't want success. It's that being seen doesn't feel safe. In my work, I call this the vow of invisibility. It's an unconscious promise many of us make in childhood to stay small because somewhere along the way we learned that visibility came with a cost.
Episode 103: 10 Lessons from Being an AirBnB Superhost & Profiting from Short Term Rentals
She emphasizes the importance of location, interior design, and creating memorable experiences for guests. Vangile also highlights the critical role of having a supportive team, including an assistant and an excellent cleaner who went above and beyond in managing the rental.
Episode 98: The Hidden Cost of Self Sacrifice: Unpacking the Vow of Service
In the podcast Vangile shares examples from her own family, like nurses and teachers who work tirelessly without charging appropriately for their services, highlighting the connection between this vow of service and the struggle to set boundaries and charge fairly for one's work.