FS vs. DS: A Candid Conversation on Podcasting Blunders and Debating the Journey
Shweta Swarnkar
IIM-Lucknow (Batch Topper) || Empowering Careers || Career Breakthrough Strategist ||Corporate Trainer ||Certified POSH Trainer ||Tailored HR Solutions for Businesses ||Founder @S4 Solutions & Career Breakthrough Network
Doubtful Shweta (DS) and Fearless Shweta (FS) are hanging out at their favorite café, enjoying some much-needed coffee and conversation. They’ve grabbed a cozy corner table, perfect for a chat. DS, ever the skeptic, is ready to poke fun at FS's recent podcast experiences, while FS, with her calm and collected vibe, is prepared to handle it all with a smile.
DS: (smirking) So, Miss Podcast Star, how’s the journey of endless mistakes going?
FS: (smiling) Oh, you mean the journey of endless learning? It’s going great,actually!
DS: (teasing) Really? Because your first podcast was like a car crash in slow motion. You were so unprepared, and half your sentences just trailed off into nothing.
FS: (chuckling) Yeah, it was not that bad. But you know what? It was my first step. Everyone starts somewhere.
DS: (raising an eyebrow) And the second one? You were there physically, but mentally, you were on another planet. It was like you weren’t even present. You hardly spoke.
FS: (nodding) I was distracted, for sure. But that podcast taught me the importance of focus. Every mistake is a lesson, DS.
DS: (rolling eyes) Oh, and let’s not forget the third masterpiece. It wasn't recorded, had to re-record it. What a waste of time! Why do you keep doing this to yourself?
FS: (calmly) It wasn’t a waste of time. The re-recording made me better. I learned how to handle technical issues and stay composed. It’s all part of the process.
DS: (sarcastically) So, you’re saying messing up is just fine? Isn’t it embarrassing?
FS: (sincerely) Not at all. Mistakes are just part of the journey. They show I’m trying and improving. If I waited for perfection, I’d never start.
DS: (mocking) Yeah, right. Why not just avoid doing it until you’re perfect?
FS: (gently) Because perfection is a myth, DS. If I wait for that, I’ll never do anything. Each mistake is a stepping stone to getting better. We grow in the process, not by avoiding it.
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DS: (challenging) So, you’re saying it’s okay to be a mess?
FS: (laughing) In the beginning, yes! We’re all a bit of a mess when we start something new. But with each try, we get a little better. It’s about progress, not perfection.
DS: (curious) And you’re ready for the 4th one already?
FS: (confidently) Absolutely. I believe in the power of sharing stories and insights. Each episode is a chance to connect with others, inspire them, and learn from their experiences too. It’s about growth, not just for me, but for my listeners as well.
DS: (grudgingly impressed) Well, I guess you’ve got the persistence thing down. Even if you stumble a lot.
FS: (grinning) Stumbling is just part of the journey. It’s how we learn to walk steadily.
DS: (smirking) Alright, FS. I’ll give you that. Let’s see how the next one goes.
FS: (optimistically) Bring it on!
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5mocar crash in slow motion - 😂 How do you come up with such ideas. Well it was nice article, I always try to look for my fearless side but Doubtful side is always active. Thanks for sharing the conversation, I would like to have it once with my self.