I had a really odd/weird/amazing experience today. I started something new, and I was totally cool-as-a-cucumber about it. Not in the not-caring way, but in the way of...I have earned this! My Creator Retreat Cohort first meeting today, and I didn't have the usual worried, nerves, what-if-I-mess-it-up feels. I just felt calm and confident and ready and...instead of excited or eager, I felt...CURIOUS. It was amazing!!!
perhaps this is because I have spent my entire career falling down, messing up, learning the mistakes, and now I'm in a place where I just trust that I have the skills to figure it out not matter what comes up, and that part is the fun!
I wish you were there. I know when you do get a chance to join us, you will be in awe. It is sooooo cool!!!!
That's amazing to hear. I'm getting glimpses of that now as the nerves dissipate quickly shortly after getting moving in many instances. And yes, I'll be there when I can but already there in spirit.
The idea of being 'cool with falling down' is so important, yet often overlooked. We're conditioned to strive for perfection, but it's in our imperfections and vulnerabilities that we truly connect with others and find our strength. I've found that embracing my own 'badness' has paradoxically opened doors to deeper connections and unexpected opportunities. It takes courage to put yourself out there, knowing you might stumble, but the rewards of authenticity far outweigh the fear of failure.
Plus, once I started to enjoy the process of failure, I actually started to enjoy life more. Go figure.
Right on regarding our imperfections being what ties us together as human beings. And I love the bit here of "enjoying life more." Funny how that works.
I’m with you, Alexander. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to appreciate failure more and dare I say, even look forward to it in certain situations. Because it’s through our failures we learn and grow
I really loved reading this Michael. As one who has huge reservoirs of imposter syndrome, I do "do it anyway," but I've never enjoyed the feeling of possible failure. Now I'm going to embrace it! And I'm going to check out your book. Thanks, again.
I so appreciate the timing of this! I have some job-related stuff coming up that I’m terrified of. But I like how you said because of the fear, you know you’ll be ok. Because fear shows we care.
Thank you, again, for the encouragement to risk a fail. It is authors like you who give me the courage to continue writing.
Did you know, physiologically, that the same nerve endings that signal fear also are the ones to signal excitment in a situation? Kinda fascinating that it can be both, eh?
I had a really odd/weird/amazing experience today. I started something new, and I was totally cool-as-a-cucumber about it. Not in the not-caring way, but in the way of...I have earned this! My Creator Retreat Cohort first meeting today, and I didn't have the usual worried, nerves, what-if-I-mess-it-up feels. I just felt calm and confident and ready and...instead of excited or eager, I felt...CURIOUS. It was amazing!!!
perhaps this is because I have spent my entire career falling down, messing up, learning the mistakes, and now I'm in a place where I just trust that I have the skills to figure it out not matter what comes up, and that part is the fun!
I wish you were there. I know when you do get a chance to join us, you will be in awe. It is sooooo cool!!!!
That's amazing to hear. I'm getting glimpses of that now as the nerves dissipate quickly shortly after getting moving in many instances. And yes, I'll be there when I can but already there in spirit.
excited to have you join whenever you can.
YAY!!
The idea of being 'cool with falling down' is so important, yet often overlooked. We're conditioned to strive for perfection, but it's in our imperfections and vulnerabilities that we truly connect with others and find our strength. I've found that embracing my own 'badness' has paradoxically opened doors to deeper connections and unexpected opportunities. It takes courage to put yourself out there, knowing you might stumble, but the rewards of authenticity far outweigh the fear of failure.
Plus, once I started to enjoy the process of failure, I actually started to enjoy life more. Go figure.
Right on regarding our imperfections being what ties us together as human beings. And I love the bit here of "enjoying life more." Funny how that works.
I’m with you, Alexander. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to appreciate failure more and dare I say, even look forward to it in certain situations. Because it’s through our failures we learn and grow
I wonder if “caring” is the long-lost foundation of all achievement. I have to think that caring is a cousin of compassion.
Very good point, and at first thought I agree as you can't be great without caring deeply about something.
I really loved reading this Michael. As one who has huge reservoirs of imposter syndrome, I do "do it anyway," but I've never enjoyed the feeling of possible failure. Now I'm going to embrace it! And I'm going to check out your book. Thanks, again.
So glad to read this Linda and thank you so much for checking out the book. Do let me know what you think of it.
Great reminder to get out of my comfort zone. 🤗
Glad it resonated Bee.
"Embrace your legs shaking a little." Wonderful piece on embracing your humanity.
Thank you Mimi.
This one really spoke to me.
Glad to hear it resonated Lala and appreciate you taking the time to stop by.
I so appreciate the timing of this! I have some job-related stuff coming up that I’m terrified of. But I like how you said because of the fear, you know you’ll be ok. Because fear shows we care.
Yeah, I've begun to replace "I'm a worrier" with "I'm a carer" and it's made a world of difference. BTW I'd be willing to bet your good at your job.
Thanks, Michael 😊 You might be right. Jury’s still out…
Thanks for this reminder and encouragement.
And thank you for writing perhaps the best newsletter name possible;). Love it.
Thank you, again, for the encouragement to risk a fail. It is authors like you who give me the courage to continue writing.
Did you know, physiologically, that the same nerve endings that signal fear also are the ones to signal excitment in a situation? Kinda fascinating that it can be both, eh?