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The Science of “Showing Up”: Why 80% of People Fail at Life (and How to Join the Top 20% ) with Marcy Axelrod

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Are you just going through the motions? Research shows 80% of us are, leaving our true potential on the table. This episode is your wake-up call.

In this deep-dive conversation, I sit down with Marcy Axelrod, a two-time TEDx speaker, #1 bestselling author, and former Wall Street consultant who has cracked the code on human performance. After a childhood stutter took away her ability to speak, Marcy dedicated her life to understanding why most people fail to truly "Show Up" in their own lives. Now, she shares her revolutionary "Show Up System™" to help you move from autopilot to intentional action.

Whether you're a Canadian entrepreneur, a leader looking to inspire your team, or simply someone who knows you're capable of more, this episode provides the practical tools and mindset shifts you need to join the top 20% who live with purpose and impact.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

•The 3 Levels of Showing Up (and which one you're in)

•Why our brains are wired to "Just Show Up" (and how to rewire them)

•The #1 skill for achieving a self-grounded life

•How to apply performance psychology to your business and career

•Practical steps to start "Truly Showing Up" today

Connect with Marcy Axelrod:

•Website: https://choosetoshowup.com/

•Book, "How We Choose to Show Up": https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Choose-Show-Meaningful/dp/163755429X

•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy

Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JcE1Eob7y7U

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