Overcoming Three Obstacles that Stop Your Dreams
There are a few things you should be aware of when you begin to embrace your dreams. The first thing is the DOUBT. "Who am I to do THAT?" "There are so many people already doing that, is there room for me?"
The answer to that first phase of questioning is - yes, there is plenty of room for you - because there are literally billions of people. Not everyone "resonates" with everyone. There are people that will "resonate" better with you than they will with others, because no matter how many people deliver the same 'goods', no one will do it in the same way you will.
The next phase is INTIMIDATION. The greatest way to defeat this impulse is to cover your self in grace. Everyone experiences a learning curve - even that person sitting across the room who has all the answers. They didn't learn all they know overnight. They have dealt with intimidation too.
Just take your time and allow yourself to explore your options, learn the language of your trade, ask questions and devour information and enjoy the experiences that support you in your passion.
The next phase is the LEARNING CURVE. Make friends with this one - because it never ends. If you had all the answers up front, you may not be able to personally handle all that those answers would attract. (orders, customers, media attention, whatever) A learning curve doesn't just give you information; it builds character and experiences, supply and resources, relationships and networking. You will need all of that, not just answers, when you step into your future.
All along the way you will be challenged with decisions that will carry risk with them. The risk that comes with new relationships which are misunderstandings, emotional ties, commitment, etc. Then there is the risk of finances - loosing and gaining, prepare yourself to experience both, but make every effort to control how much you loose - and how much you gain.
Do your homework . . . and build a team.
The answer to that first phase of questioning is - yes, there is plenty of room for you - because there are literally billions of people. Not everyone "resonates" with everyone. There are people that will "resonate" better with you than they will with others, because no matter how many people deliver the same 'goods', no one will do it in the same way you will.
The next phase is INTIMIDATION. The greatest way to defeat this impulse is to cover your self in grace. Everyone experiences a learning curve - even that person sitting across the room who has all the answers. They didn't learn all they know overnight. They have dealt with intimidation too.
Just take your time and allow yourself to explore your options, learn the language of your trade, ask questions and devour information and enjoy the experiences that support you in your passion.
The next phase is the LEARNING CURVE. Make friends with this one - because it never ends. If you had all the answers up front, you may not be able to personally handle all that those answers would attract. (orders, customers, media attention, whatever) A learning curve doesn't just give you information; it builds character and experiences, supply and resources, relationships and networking. You will need all of that, not just answers, when you step into your future.
All along the way you will be challenged with decisions that will carry risk with them. The risk that comes with new relationships which are misunderstandings, emotional ties, commitment, etc. Then there is the risk of finances - loosing and gaining, prepare yourself to experience both, but make every effort to control how much you loose - and how much you gain.
Do your homework . . . and build a team.
posted by Shannon at 11:53 AM
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