Karly Swaim holds an unofficial world record in joggling—a sport that combines jogging and juggling. Her transformation from perfectionist paralysis to athletic courage offers practical lessons for anyone ready to stop letting fear of failure control their life.
What You'll Learn:
How to identify safe spaces for growth and experimentation
Practical techniques for building self-awareness and emotional regulation
Why failure is actually data (and how to use it as such)
The difference between legitimate assessment and fear-based thinking
How to turn scary new experiences into playful challenges
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Meet Karly and the world of juggling
3:30 - From sedentary to accidental athlete
8:45 - Finding a safe place to fail at Bryant Park
15:20 - The perfectionism trap and fear of failure
22:10 - How juggling revealed unconscious coping mechanisms
28:35 - Professional transformation and promotions
33:40 - The running group scavenger hunt experiment
40:15 - Preparing for the four-ball world record attempt
45:50 - "Just because it's hard doesn't mean you shouldn't do it"
Key Takeaways:
Growth happens in environments where failure is normalized and learning is prioritized
Physical activities can provide immediate feedback for mental and emotional states
"Not ready" is often fear disguised as wisdom
Small experiments can lead to life-changing transformations
Community and support make courage sustainable
Guest Bio: I am a 40 year old accountant with a passion for pursuing creative hobbies. My hobbies have evolved over time, with my primary focus now on joggling, which is a blend of jogging and juggling. I started joggling when I was 33 years old and am now one of the most active jogglers in the world, having done over 50 races joggling.
Host Bio: Aransas Savas is a wellbeing and leadership coach, host of The Uplifters Podcast, and author who helps women build courage capital through research-backed strategies and real-world wisdom. Connect with her on Instagram @aransas_savas, LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aransassavas, and her website theuplifterspodcast.com. Follow The Uplifters on Instagram @the_uplifters_podcast, TikTok @theuplifterspodcast, Facebook facebook.com/aransas, and YouTube @theuplifterspodcast.
Keywords: courage building, overcoming perfectionism, late bloomer athlete, juggling sport, failure mindset, self-awareness techniques, career transformation, professional development, fear management, growth mindset, athletic identity, personal development, women's empowerment, life transitions, courage capital
