Whenever I start feeling uncertain or afraid of taking the next step, I (re)focus on my biggest question. And that’s it.
Then, I keep following my curiosity. I ask questions. I experiment.
Sometimes, curiosity evolves into creativity.
Sometimes I’m compelled to take a new action….
“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
~ Steve Jobs
My Favorite Questions When I have the fear-feels, like:
Fear of failure:
What if all my failures are just stepping-stones or pivot-points leading me to success? What would be so bad about experiencing a “failure”? What’s the worst thing that could happen? What if I fail? How will I recover?
Fear of judgment:
What are all those others, judgers, doing/making/creating that’s so much better than me/my idea? How are they different? Why does it matter? What would be so bad if they believe I’m a failure?
Fear of success:
Where do I want to be? Where do I want to go? What makes me come alive? What would I be doing/creating if success was certain?
Life applies friction. Dissonance.
What if we do nothing?
What if we succeed?