You don't have to remove all of your flaws and insecurities in order to succeed. You just have to accept them and move forward anyway.
I had major doubts about my writing talent and worthiness. I was hyper self-conscious about my shortness and big nose. Yet despite feeling like not enough, I still made steps toward my dreams. Even though they were timid, self-doubting steps.
So the message I want to share is: A lot of people live in a world of if-then.
Such as:
If I can fix this problem, then I can pursue my dream.
Or
If I can get this certain amount of money, then I can do this thing I've always wanted to.
What I want to tell you today is: Don't wait.
Live instead in a world of yes-anyway.
Yes I have this problem right now, and I will pursue my dream anyway.
Yes, I only have this much money, but I'm going to find a way to do this thing I've always wanted to do anyway.
Of course, we can simultaneously work on our inner issues and our financial issues as we move forward in life.
But there are so many people who exist in a constant state of if-then. And as soon as they deal with one if, another if presents itself. And consequently they never get to pursue their passion, their dream, their life wish list.
So, if there’s somewhere in your life where you’re doubting yourself, I hope today’s story helps you remember…
That’s totally normal. Even to be expected. And you may never feel 100% ready or certain.
Whatever the “next step” is for you right now, you’re probably far more ready for it than you realize.
And in many years, after moving forward with your dreams anyway, I hope you’ll look back on where you are today and have the same feeling of awe and gratitude for how far you’ve come.
Because there's nothing better than working on your outer life and your inner life simultaneously...
...until one day they meet in the middle at a beautiful place called congruence.
Yes you're imperfect, but heck, do it anyway
