Can you relate Reader?

The fear of sounding stupid was my biggest block to starting.
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It kept my best ideas locked away.
It stopped me from ever hitting record.
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I let my first microphone sit on my desk for months.
Every day, I heard that voice: “Who do you think you are?”
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That voice almost won. But here’s what 11+ years in podcasting taught me.
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Tell your STORY:
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S — Share your lived experience.
You’ve survived, learned, or figured out something that someone else is still struggling with. That’s your content goldmine.
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T — Trust the learning curve.
Podcasting is now a professional industry with proven frameworks and benchmarks. You’re not winging it, you can follow what works and skip the guesswork.
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O — Own your imperfections.
Even NPR mixes in rough audio. Perfection isn’t the goal, connection is.
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R — Record in private first.
Practice with five unreleased episodes. Comfort grows, and your voice will start to feel natural.
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Y — Your genius is unique.
The thing you assume “everyone already knows” is exactly what someone else needs to hear. Only you can tell it in your way.
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Here’s the key most people miss:
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Professionalism isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, authenticity, and showing up for your people.
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Your voice matters.
Your story matters.
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Your people are waiting to hear from you. Start before you feel ready.
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The only thing holding you back is overthinking.

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With gratitude,

Harry 'Just Press Record' Duran

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p.s. When you're ready to stop letting fear silence your voice, I'm here to help.