just jump in
I think one of the reasons it has taken me so long to get down to actually starting my new business (more on the biz later) is because I have been just plain scared. I’m afraid of failure and I’m afraid of success, and I’m afraid of being mediocre. I let the “what-if’s” creep in and ruin my plans, and so I do nothing. Well, I took a step today to get things rolling, and even though it’s scary, it feels really good. It’s a boost to my confidence - a pat on the back and a “you can do it”.
What did I do? Started the paperwork process for the whole thing. And, since we are paying a lawyer to do all this for us, we’d better make something of it. I say “we” because I convinced my wonderful husband to join the effort. While it will mainly be “my” business, he is going to help me. He’s a great Project Manager, and can really help to keep me on track through goals and planning.
This week’s question:
Do you dream more or do more? What keeps you from making your dreams a reality? Is it the comfort of dreams vs. the uncertainty of reality?
September 18th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Holy cow! Look at this. I can post on IE. Well now we have solved that mystery, but why I can’t post on Firefox, which is what I am always on, is still unsolved.
I am so excited for you to start your business. I understand the anxiety, but Amy, don’t be scared. You are not now, nor have you ever been mediocre. You have an amazing talent and it should be shared w/ the world.
To answer your question, I definitely dream more. Some of the same anxieties creep into my head as well, but more I find that I am just cheap, not just w/ my money but w/ my time as well. Also I am in limbo right now, and have been for a year, as to what I want to do. So, I use my kids as an excuse. I will do more again when they are a little older.
September 18th, 2007 at 11:21 am
I only use IE to post comments on my blog.
The problem is that I need to upgrade WordPress. Hopefully, that will solve the problem (assuming I don’t destroy it all in the process!)
All I can say is, next week, I’m in Mac Land! It must be love when your husband buys you a new Mac PowerBook, an additional 20″ monitor and all new Adobe Creative Suite software for your birthday, rather than the Alienware laptop he’s wanted for years. It’s great to have someone who believes in me that much!
September 18th, 2007 at 11:28 am
Oops - I forgot. I was going to say that I know it’s hard to follow creative pursuits when children are young.. but, maybe you can do just a few little things? I’m recommending this book to you that I’ve really found helpful. I mentioned it before, but here it is again… The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.
Basically, it’s a 12-week course in recovering your creative self. It can be hard, and I don’t always get everything done I’m supposed to each week (for the course).. but, I’m on week 11, and I can say that it has helped me to realize my blocks and to help get me in a better frame of mind to overcome them. Give it a try.