You ARE amazing! I came across this article right when I need the reminder. Thank you. I have a children’s book eeeking its way out of me, but I totally feel like an imposter in this space.
Taking the first steps are frightening, especially when you are thinking about the help you will need at steps 100, 1,000 and 5,000. Usually I don’t take the first step because of that.
Sometimes I wonder if I’m just built to join/support the brave ones who take the first 100 steps on their own, and be the help that comes. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things to do.
Other days, I know I’m running from any opportunity to start my own journey, comfortable in the passenger seat. Maybe one day the voice will be loud enough and bold enough for me to listen.
YES ! Thank you so much for this. Your insights here resonate so much with me and the more I've shared similar thoughts I've discovered we're not alone. Your words made me think of Rumi saying "As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." Those first steps require courage, but can lead to wonderful places. I find I'm most couragous (and creative) in community. Keep showing up, friend! Keep listening to that inner voice. Keep going!
Ugh. Taking a step before the way appear feels so dumb and silly, but precisely the thing I needed to hear. Thanks for all you do to be community to other folks 💜
I’m so grateful that you shush that voice of “someone else should be doing this” and do the things you do, my world would be less much less sparky without your creations ⚡️⚡️⚡️
So true, Brad! 😭 thanks for the reassurance that being me is enough. While I’m writing my first novel, I get so insecure reading books adjacent to mine. I think, they’d write this better than I ever could or realize that my ideas aren’t unique. But you reminded me that there’s room for my voice too. And no one else can be me!
Thanks for sharing, Brad! I just started writing fiction again last night, after so many years of either getting distracted by life or not being able to, (yay!) and I noticed a few of those thoughts creeping in today.
This time, I feel like I’ve heard enough from other writers and artists to know that this can happen, and that it doesn’t accurately reflect anything about my work. More that I’m doing the work, because those thoughts don’t show up when I don’t do the work.
I’m excited to see you’re working on a new book! I hit the little heart button the moment I read that, just because. < 3
Wow. Thank you, Sandi. Encouraged to know a bit of your journey with similar feelings. Show up and do the work - yes, the insecurity might also show up - still, show up! Grateful for you
I love that book. I love that response from Nordstrom. I love this.
TAYLOR. Thank you!!! Your recent post on a "shock of delight" IS EVERYTHING I LOVE. So good!!!
Thanks, Brad!
I always love your posts. Thanks for the vulnerability and care you share with others!
Oh wow. Thank you SO much! Honored and super grateful you're here.
You ARE amazing! I came across this article right when I need the reminder. Thank you. I have a children’s book eeeking its way out of me, but I totally feel like an imposter in this space.
Taking the first steps are frightening, especially when you are thinking about the help you will need at steps 100, 1,000 and 5,000. Usually I don’t take the first step because of that.
Sometimes I wonder if I’m just built to join/support the brave ones who take the first 100 steps on their own, and be the help that comes. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things to do.
Other days, I know I’m running from any opportunity to start my own journey, comfortable in the passenger seat. Maybe one day the voice will be loud enough and bold enough for me to listen.
YES ! Thank you so much for this. Your insights here resonate so much with me and the more I've shared similar thoughts I've discovered we're not alone. Your words made me think of Rumi saying "As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." Those first steps require courage, but can lead to wonderful places. I find I'm most couragous (and creative) in community. Keep showing up, friend! Keep listening to that inner voice. Keep going!
Ugh. Taking a step before the way appear feels so dumb and silly, but precisely the thing I needed to hear. Thanks for all you do to be community to other folks 💜
I’m so grateful that you shush that voice of “someone else should be doing this” and do the things you do, my world would be less much less sparky without your creations ⚡️⚡️⚡️
This means so much, Erin. Thank YOU!!! Will hold this kind words close.
Boyyyy do I relate, friend! Also, I love the story. :)
Thank YOU! Shush those voices and show up!
So true, Brad! 😭 thanks for the reassurance that being me is enough. While I’m writing my first novel, I get so insecure reading books adjacent to mine. I think, they’d write this better than I ever could or realize that my ideas aren’t unique. But you reminded me that there’s room for my voice too. And no one else can be me!
Yes yes yes!!! Please! Your voice is vital.
Thanks for sharing, Brad! I just started writing fiction again last night, after so many years of either getting distracted by life or not being able to, (yay!) and I noticed a few of those thoughts creeping in today.
This time, I feel like I’ve heard enough from other writers and artists to know that this can happen, and that it doesn’t accurately reflect anything about my work. More that I’m doing the work, because those thoughts don’t show up when I don’t do the work.
I’m excited to see you’re working on a new book! I hit the little heart button the moment I read that, just because. < 3
Wow. Thank you, Sandi. Encouraged to know a bit of your journey with similar feelings. Show up and do the work - yes, the insecurity might also show up - still, show up! Grateful for you
Grateful for you too, Brad!
As always, thank you for the positive lift and reminder. It's always a joy to read.
Thank you!!!!
Yup! 100% same! *thanks for reminding me
Thank YOU! To all the treasure left to find!!!
This is exciting. Thank you, Brad, as always! Love you guys!
Thanks Marc! Sending a big hello! Grateful for you!
Really appreciate the kind comment, Cameron. Thanks for being here.