I spent years getting stuck in my head about being “just okay” at things. I love picking up new skills, but I kept getting hung up on the fact that I wouldn’t be great at them. Realistically, I can’t be excellent at everything. And for the longest time, that stopped me from trying new things altogether. But here’s the thing I’ve finally figured out: being just okay at something is so much better than never trying it at all.
Around the time I turned 40, I decided I’d had enough of that mindset.
Since I turned 40:
- I got my pilot’s license
- I started running and completed a marathon
- Learned to play the drums
Most of our limitations are self-inflicted. Some of my limitations have been:
- Comparing myself to others
- Not thinking I could succeed
- Feeling like it’s too late to start
- Not having enough time
I’ve decided that if I find myself saying, “I can’t,” I should probably try it, at least until I stop the limiting behavior.
I’m no longer afraid to fail; I’m scared of never trying.
