You don’t need a sequined dress to channel your inner Natasha Kaplinsky. Here are three easy steps to bring that first-winner energy into your daily life:
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1. Embrace the awkward. Natasha’s early dances were stiff and nervous, but she didn’t hide it. She smiled through the wobbles. Next time you’re learning something new—a language, a recipe, a hobby—let yourself be laughably bad at first. It’s part of the charm.
2. Find your “Brendan.” Every winner needs a partner who believes in them. For Natasha, it was a sharp-tongued dancer from New Zealand who pushed her hard. For you, it might be a friend, a mentor, or even a podcast you listen to before a big meeting. Identify your support system and lean on it.
3. Celebrate the small wins. Natasha didn’t win the whole competition in week one. She won the first vote, the first 7 from the judges, the first compliment. Set micro-goals—and when you hit one, do a little victory dance. Yes, even in the kitchen.
