Tina Huang

How to Get Over Fear of Failure (and stop procrastinating) | Tina Huang

Tina Huang

Summary

Marketers are increasingly voicing concerns about "bull spend," a term used to describe advertising budgets that yield impressive metrics but fail to deliver real results. This phenomenon is highlighted in discussions around the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, particularly when metrics like impressions are prioritized over tangible outcomes like lead generation. The conversation emphasizes the need for marketers to focus on metrics that truly impact the bottom line, rather than those that simply look good on dashboards.

Tina, a guest on the podcast, shares her personal journey of overcoming fear and taking risks in her career. She recounts pivotal moments, such as leaving a software engineering internship at Goldman Sachs to pursue data science and starting a YouTube channel during the pandemic. Tina emphasizes that fear is a natural part of pursuing meaningful goals and suggests using it as a gauge for what is truly important in life. She encourages listeners to take calculated risks and to establish systems and habits that support their aspirations, rather than allowing fear to hinder their progress.

Additionally, Tina offers practical advice for managing fear and procrastination, including breaking down large goals into smaller, manageable tasks and assessing the pros and cons of significant decisions. She highlights the importance of having a clear vision for one's future and the necessity of building supportive habits to sustain motivation over time. Ultimately, she advocates for embracing fear as a catalyst for growth and pursuing passions with determination.

Show Notes

How to Get Over Fear of Failure (and stop procrastinating)

Visit https://www.brilliant.org/TinaHuang/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription. This video is sponsored by Brilliant.In this video, I talk about how to get over fear of failure and stop procrastinating on the important things in life. ✉️ NEWSLETTER: https://tinahuang.substack.com/ It's about learning, coding, and generally how to get your sh*t together c: 🐙 Lonely Octopus: https://www.lonelyoctopus.com/🔗Affiliates========================My SQL for data science interviews course (10 full interviews):https://365datascience.com/learn-sql-for-data-science-interviews/ 365 Data Science: https://365datascience.pxf.io/WD0za3 (link for 57% discount for their complete data science training)Check out StrataScratch for data science interview prep: https://stratascratch.com/?via=tina🎥 My filming setup ========================📷 camera: https://amzn.to/3LHbi7N🎤 mic: https://amzn.to/3LqoFJb🔭 tripod: https://amzn.to/3DkjGHe💡 lights: https://amzn.to/3LmOhqk📲Socials ========================instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellotinah/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaw-h/ discord: https://discord.gg/5mMAtprshX🖱️Links mentioned in video========================https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiREsuzaPK8🤯Study with Tina ========================Study with Tina channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI8JpGrDmtggrryhml8kFGwHow to make a studying scoreboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAVw910mIrIScoreboard website: scoreboardswithtina.comlivestreaming google calendar:https://bit.ly/3wvPzHB🎥Other videos you might be interested in========================How I consistently study with a full time job:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INymz5VwLmkHow I would learn to code (if I could start over): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHPGeQD8TvI&t=84s🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛About me ========================Hi, my name is Tina and I'm a data scientist at a FAANG company. I was pre-med studying pharmacology at the University of Toronto until I finally accepted that I would make a terrible doctor. I didn't know what to do with myself so I worked for a year as a research assistant for a bioinformatics lab where I learned how to code and became interested in data science. I then did a masters in computer science (MCIT) at the University of Pennsylvania before ending up at my current job in tech :) 📧Contact========================youtube: youtube comments are by far the best way to get a response from me! linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaw-h/ email for business inquiries only: [email protected] ========================Some links are affiliate links and I may receive a small portion of sales price at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support in helping improve this channel! :)

Follow this podcast to get Tina Huang’s insights in audio format, perfect for learning on the go. Tina Huang on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TinaHuang1Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent audio adaptation of content originally created by Tina Huang. It was made by a viewer who values her insights and aims to make them more accessible for audio-first learners. This is not an official production of Tina Huang, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by her. All rights to the original video content remain with Tina Huang.

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