Next week I’m working on a brand new writing project. I’m scared, I’m nervous, I fear that I’ll fail. My anxiety, the inner voice that thinks I’m terrible and won’t shut up about it, is trying to silence and stop me. But this, from the amazing Amy Poehler’s book Yes Please has reminded me that there’s nothing wrong with failing – you can only ever judge yourself for not trying.
Thank you to everyone who has been reading – just like Amy, you give me the courage and confidence to try.
“Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you’re afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that- that’s what life is. You might be really good. You might find out something about yourself that’s really special and if you’re not good, who cares? You tried something. Now you know something about yourself.”
You’ll do just fine! Sending positive energy your way, and I look forward to finding out what it is when you’re ready to share.
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I love it! Thanks for sharing! I’m in that boat now stepping out if my comfort zone and trying new things!! Inspire to be inspired
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Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!!! I’m in that boat now stepping out of my comfort zone!!! And enjoying the journey
Working on a huge project
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I love that book so much! 🙂 Good luck with your new project!
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I’m even more inspired with this.
Sending positive energy and suppressing the inner peace of satisfaction.
You’ve encouraged me to explore new horizons and get my reluctant self from my Comfort zone.
Thank you.
Inspired to inspire.
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Well, I love your blog! 🙂 So Inspiring! So you tried it, and bonus: you are good at it! 🙂
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Wonderful wisdom and insight! Thanks for posting this.
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Great post! Failure is just an opportunity to learn and get better, it may not make us feel better, but it will help us to be successful! Thanks for sharing about Amy Poehler’ book, I’ll have to check it out.
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That is an awesome, inspiring quote. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck on your new adventure!
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Thanks for sharing. Inspirational. M x
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