The Hidden Ways We Play Small

What if you’re holding back more than you realize?

I used to believe that playing small meant holding back. Keeping quiet when you had something to say. Not taking the big risks.

But lately, I’ve realized there’s a more subtle version of playing small—one that’s harder to catch.

It’s when you share your ideas, but they’re polished just enough to feel safe.
It’s when you show up fully, but with a layer of f…