Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones On Finding Courage In Times Of Fear

“Own your dopeness” and “be proud of who you are related to” are just a couple of the suggestions author Luvvie Ajayi Jones gives to confront fears and insecurities.

Luvvie Ajayi speaks on the TED stage.
Luvvie Ajayi speaks on the TED stage.
Luvvie Ajayi speaks on the TED stage.
Luvvie Ajayi speaks on the TED stage.

Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones On Finding Courage In Times Of Fear

“Own your dopeness” and “be proud of who you are related to” are just a couple of the suggestions author Luvvie Ajayi Jones gives to confront fears and insecurities.

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These days… there’s a lot to be afraid of. The pandemic, for one. Losing a loved one. Lack of job security. Trying something new. Spiders. But what do you do when fear creeps up on you? How do you fight the thing you’re afraid of?

In her new book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, Chicago best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks about how to confront and overcome the fear that holds you back.

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