Ep 38 - The Hidden Power of Wonder: Double Down On What Works

In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, we continue our Wonder Series with a powerful creative shift: learning to see what’s already working in your process—and doubling down on it. Most creators spend their energy chasing the next big thing: the next idea, the next technique, the next project.

But Wonder invites you to slow down, look closer, and recognize the patterns that are already pointing you toward your strengths. If you’ve been feeling stuck or creatively stretched, this episode offers the mindset adjustment you may need.

What You'll Learn: Why Wonder isn’t just about discovering something new—it’s also about seeing what’s already there. How slowing down and reviewing your own work can reveal breakthroughs hiding in plain sight. The emotional trap of second-guessing your instincts instead of trusting what’s working. Four practical ways to identify the patterns and strengths in your creative workflow. How doubling down on your natural strengths leads to clarity, confidence, and better storytelling.

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Your next breakthrough may not come from a new tool, trend, or technique. It might come from seeing what’s already working, trusting it, and amplifying it. Good work becomes great work when you slow down long enough to notice the patterns pointing you forward.

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