“Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”
― Steven Pressfield, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
For some reason about a week a week ago, I realized by blogging was suffering. Sometimes it was due to rushing to post an article and tossing some ideas out to quickly. I took a few days off from blogging hoping my writing process would become fresh again. After all, attempting to post material daily isn’t as easy as it appears.
― Steven Pressfield, The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles
For some reason about a week a week ago, I realized by blogging was suffering. Sometimes it was due to rushing to post an article and tossing some ideas out to quickly. I took a few days off from blogging hoping my writing process would become fresh again. After all, attempting to post material daily isn’t as easy as it appears.
After I wrote another blog, I still wasn’t
satisfied. Then it hit me. It’s tough to describe, but once you become
accustomed to holding back and censoring your own thoughts; it tends to become
a habit. It hinders you from your doing
best work.
Once I realized the problem (fear), I experimented
by writing a blog without fear of retribution. I was stunned by how powerful my
posts became instantly. It turns out this stifling style affected my writing
for some time. I hadn’t felt this much writing energy since my first book.
Part of the problem was listening to other
people’s advice: “You better watch out”
or “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”
No you wouldn’t, you sell yourself short daily by not taking chances. You’ll
complain, cry or through a temper tantrum, but you will never stand-up for
yourself or others.
Besides, freedom of speech is a guaranteed right of
our Constitution. If we can’t or won’t
express ourselves is it any wonder that tyranny has become the norm?
While some people mean well by believing they’re
offering “time tested advice” the truth is the advice originated from the
Industrial Age mindset of “Don’t rock the
boat”, “Keep your mouth shut” and
my favorite- “Just do your job.”
Those words of wisdom worked for 100 years in a system built upon conformity
and compliance. In today’s new connection economy, we need to do the exact
opposite of yesteryear.
Following my own advice, I was picked by
Bloggers.com as one of the ‘Editors Pick
of the Day’ out of thousands of bloggers. That little reward gave me the
extra edge and confidence to open up my writing and write more effectively. I
was asked to post a guest blog and by allowing my own blogs to resonate without hesitation my audience has
increased some days by 25%. Kicking my fears out the door is making a
difference.
If you want to find your edge, start dealing with
your own state of denial. What holds you back from becoming a warrior and doing
your best work? Discover the reason why you hesitate and confront it head-on.
Lock that little monkey out of your head.
We only get one life here on earth and it passes
quickly. Don’t sell yourself short and spend your time ‘just getting by.’ Life is too precious to waste your strengths, time
and energy seeking mediocrity. Worse yet,
you may never know your true calling!
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com
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