Why Failure is an Option
I see a lot of signs that say “failure is not an option.” That drives me crazy! Because it’s harsh and meant to intimidate. And the only place where “failure is not an option” belongs, is in a life or death situation. If you...
We’re Scared To Death To Try New Things
We’re scared to death to try new things because we think we have to get it right the first time. Joel Salatin And therein lies our biggest problem–we think we have to get it right the first time. Somehow, as adults, we think we have to be perfect at...
The First Step Towards Change
The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Nathaniel Branden We’ve all heard the phrase that change is inevitable. Change happens whether we want it to or not. As each day goes by, nature reminds us of change. The sun rises and...
You’ll Never Reach It
Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it. Salvador Dali There. He said it. You will never be perfect. Now just relax and get on with it. The One Thing That Stops You From Trying New Things
How To Overcome Our Creative Fears
Being creative is hard. Not only is it hard work to “create” our work, but it’s hard work to overcome our fears about being creative. I know I have fears, some are in the past, but some still stay with me. The key is learning how to overcome our...
Why Does Being Creative Scare Me?
You might ask why does being creative scare me and I might say why shouldn’t it? It scares me because whenever I write, I’m sharing a part of me. To offer out a part of me to the world is scary. What if you don’t like me? What if I sound dumb?...
