“Do It Afraid”: Peace Itimi’s Philosophy For Facing Goals And Life
In this episode, we sit down with Peace Itimi, the founder of FoundersConnect, a platform that documents the African tech startup landscape and stories of founders on the continent.
Peace shares impactful anecdotes from her life and the key takeaways that have helped her grow. She emphasises the importance of failure as a learning opportunity and how it can lead to growth and feedback. Her journey is a reminder that success is not always a straight line, and that it's okay to take risks and learn from those experiences.
In this interview, Peace further talks about the phrase "do it afraid" and how it has become a mantra for her. For Peace, "doing it afraid" means acknowledging and feeling the fear and anxiety that comes with taking risks, but still pushing forward and taking action. She emphasizes that fear is a natural response, but it shouldn't stop you from pursuing your goals and dreams.
Rapid-fire questions
Favourite book: The War of Art
What is your favourite holiday destination: Amsterdam
What is the favourite compliment you’ve received: “You’re beautiful and you’re strong”
How would your 16 year old self react to all you’re doing now: She’d be shocked and impressed
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🧰 Resources mentioned
War of Art by Steven Pressfield
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