Stop Lying to Yourself—You’re Missing 100% of the Shots You Never Take! — Leanne Linsky | Ep 63

In this episode, I share an inspiring conversation about taking chances, overcoming fear, and not letting self-doubt hold you back, all with my guest Leanne Linsky. Leanne is a comedian turned entrepreneur and founder of Plauzzable, an innovative online comedy platform. Together, we dive into her favorite quote, “You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you never take,” and talk about how this simple idea shaped her life, from moving to New York to producing comedy shows and saying yes to new opportunities.

We discuss the power of saying yes, learning from failure, and why it’s so important to “get off the bench” if you want to play the game—whether that’s in comedy, business, or life. Along the way, Leanne shares real-life stories about turning closed doors into open ones and how facing rejection can actually help you grow. You’ll also hear us talk about overcoming negative self-talk, the value of writing jokes consistently, and how resilience fuels success.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or afraid to take a shot, this episode is for you. Listen in and discover how taking risks—and having a sense of humor about it—can change everything.

Connect with Leanne Linsky

In this episode, Leanne Linsky shares her journey from comedian to entrepreneur and emphasizes the importance of taking chances. To learn more about her innovative online comedy platform, connect professionally, or explore more of her work, visit https://plauzzable.com/

Website: https://plauzzable.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/plauzzable

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-linsky/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Leanne’s Favorite Quote

00:44 The Origin and Impact of the Quote

03:20 Taking the Leap: Moving to New York

04:31 Overcoming Challenges: The Closed Door Story

06:40 Turning Quotes Into Comedy

08:51 Embracing Uncertainty & Staying in the Game

12:25 The Fear of Taking Shots1

5:22 The Power of Persistence and Learning from Failure

18:06 Plausible and Where to Connect with Leanne