Everything is Figureoutable

Forleo delves into the power of belief, sharing her journey of self-discovery and the pivotal role that mindset plays in shaping one’s reality. She recounts a defining period in her life when, despite graduating as a valedictorian and landing a prestigious job on Wall Street, she felt deeply unfulfilled. Eventually, she could no longer silence the feeling that she was on the wrong path. With no clear plan, she took a leap, quit her job, and set out on an uncertain journey to discover her purpose.

Forleo’s search was anything but linear. She explored various fields—from bartending to enrolling in design school to working in magazine publishing—only to repeatedly realize that none of these careers aligned with what she was meant to do. It wasn’t until she stumbled upon an article about coaching—a relatively unknown field at the time—that everything clicked. The idea of coaching, which focused on guiding people toward future success rather than dwelling on the past, ignited something in her. Yet, self-doubt immediately crept in. She questioned whether anyone would take a 23-year-old coach seriously. 

Despite the fear, she enrolled in a coaching program and juggled multiple jobs to support herself while she built her business. Then came the ultimate test—she was offered a promotion at Vogue, one of the most coveted positions in the publishing world.