Googling “how to start a new project,” “how to be a beginner again,” “how to get out of a rut,” or “am I too old to learn a new skill?” Julia Child’s late-bloomer story is your playbook. Becky shares five courage lessons from Julia’s life—from joining the OSS, bombing in speaking French, and cooking live on TV, to laughing at mistakes and choosing people over perfection. You’ll leave with a practical “courage menu” you can cook tonight.
Takeaways:
🥘 Be a joyful beginner and practice before you feel talented.
🥘 Treat every person with dignity—people matter more than productivity.
🥘 Fix what you can, and don’t wallow in mistakes you can’t fix.
🥘 Start new projects before you feel ready—momentum builds clarity.
🥘 Turn boredom into curiosity by seeking new doors, places, and ideas.
🥘 Create consistent routines (your own “Bugnard Block”) to build mastery.
🥘 Drop the pre-apologies—present your work with confidence.
🥘 Stand firm in your values while staying warm and kind.
🥘 Take detailed notes so your growth becomes measurable and repeatable.
🥘 Protect joy—add rituals, fun, and humor into the learning process.
Chapters:
00:00 Julia Child's History
04:14 Grit in the Kitchen
06:48 The Importance of Human Connections
08:48 Learn from Your Mistakes
12:05 Start Before Figuring It All Out
16:42 How to talk about politics
18:23 Julia's Impact on American Cooking
23:20 Outro with music and words 3-7-25.mp3
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