I've got a confession to make to all of you:
I'm terrified of writing.
Actually, the writing's not the entire problem. . . it's my fear.
Fear of exposing my thoughts to the world.
Fear of challenging myself.
Fear of not putting "A" work on the screen, when all my life, that's all that's been acceptable.
This, of course, is a problem -- because I've got lots that I want to say.
As I sit here now, I've got over 80 "articles" that are in various stages of development . . . most of them at a point where my wife and other confidantes look at me quizzically and ask, "Why don't you post that right now, as is?"
And I've got plenty of excuses: The grammar's not good enough. I'm not being specific enough. I haven't been thorough enough.
I let fear get the best of me. . . and end up staying in neutral - in my "safe place" - where I may feel in complete control, but I also feel dead inside, because I know I'm not pushing myself to expand my horizons.
Essentially, in terms of my "writer's life" -- I'm not living.
While I've gotten better at facing (and defeating) this fear, it hasn't occurred as as quickly as I'd like.
And I've reached a breaking point.
Because right now, I'm participating in two projects that have the power to transform my life personally and professionally, taking me and my service business to levels I've always dreamed of.
But the projects require LOTS of work, and I won't survive easily if I don't start throwing caution to the wind and perform.
All of this to say that my writing might start looking a little different as I practice "relaxing" and writing.
You might see an abundance of "rambling" from time to time. The grammar might be off. I may speak in fragments. (Though I think I do that already. :) )
I'm forcing myself to "just write" to get better at letting my ideas flow, letting my mind relax. . . letting myself get things DONE without fear, doubt and hesitation getting in the way.
Essentially, I'm making a bold move (bold for me, anyway) that's necessary for my development and my success.
The most important thing is that I share my thoughts with you, without constantly judging myself as I do it. I'll clarify later if necessary (and especially if you ask me to!).
ACTION changes lives.
"Analysis paralysis" will leave me as another sad example of somebody on this Earth with loads of potential that was never fulfilled.
I choose ACTION.
Thanks for reading.
I've got a confession to make to all of you:
I'm terrified of writing.
Actually, the writing's not the entire problem. . . it's my fear.
Fear of exposing my thoughts to the world.
Fear of challenging myself.
Fear of not putting "A" work on the screen, when all my life, that's all that's been acceptable.
This, of course, is a problem -- because I've got lots that I want to say.
As I sit here now, I've got over 80 "articles" that are in various stages of development . . . most of them at a point where my wife and other confidantes look at me quizzically and ask, "Why don't you post that right now, as is?"
And I've got plenty of excuses: The grammar's not good enough. I'm not being specific enough. I haven't been thorough enough.
I let fear get the best of me. . . and end up staying in neutral - in my "safe place" - where I may feel in complete control, but I also feel dead inside, because I know I'm not pushing myself to expand my horizons.
Essentially, in terms of my "writer's life" -- I'm not living.
While I've gotten better at facing (and defeating) this fear, it hasn't occurred as as quickly as I'd like.
And I've reached a breaking point.
Because right now, I'm participating in two projects that have the power to transform my life personally and professionally, taking me and my service business to levels I've always dreamed of.
But the projects require LOTS of work, and I won't survive easily if I don't start throwing caution to the wind and perform.
All of this to say that my writing might start looking a little different as I practice "relaxing" and writing.
You might see an abundance of "rambling" from time to time. The grammar might be off. I may speak in fragments. (Though I think I do that already. :) )
I'm forcing myself to "just write" to get better at letting my ideas flow, letting my mind relax. . . letting myself get things DONE without fear, doubt and hesitation getting in the way.
Essentially, I'm making a bold move (bold for me, anyway) that's necessary for my development and my success.
The most important thing is that I share my thoughts with you, without constantly judging myself as I do it. I'll clarify later if necessary (and especially if you ask me to!).
ACTION changes lives.
"Analysis paralysis" will leave me as another sad example of somebody on this Earth with loads of potential that was never fulfilled.
I choose ACTION.
Thanks for reading.