Everything is Figureoutable

This chapter focuses on the idea that waiting until one feels ready is often a trap that prevents progress. Forleo illustrates this through her own experience of being invited to audition as a dance instructor despite having no formal training. Initially hesitant and doubtful, she realized that if she passed on the opportunity, she would regret it in the future. This realization led her to develop what she calls the “Ten-Year Test” (131), a mental exercise that helps evaluate decisions by considering whether one would regret not taking action years down the line. This strategy became a turning point in her life, pushing her to take the audition despite her fears.

Forleo delves into how cultural expectations often pressure individuals to specialize in one career path, but for those with diverse interests, this can feel suffocating. She introduces the term “multipassionate entrepreneur” to describe herself, which helped her embrace her varied pursuits instead of feeling like a misfit. By rejecting the notion that one must commit to a single path, she unlocked new opportunities that aligned with her unconventional career journey.

A pivotal moment in the chapter occurs when Forleo was offered a job at MTV as a choreographer and producer despite her limited experience.