I thought I had to be perfect
Hi there,
I have a confession to make.
When I started out freelance writing, I thought that I had to perfect to be successful.
I was certain that everyone else was special and perfect...but me.
I was sure that everyone was smart, talented, experienced, confident, and beautiful. Everyone knew what they were doing. And absolutely nobody else had fears or anxiety.
It turns out I was wrong. It was my anxiety and lack of confidence talking.
I didn't have to be perfect to succeed. I didn't have to be special. I'm still not perfect. And I never will be.
And guess what else?
Nobody is perfect. All those successful freelance writers that you admire on social media: they are not perfect idea. They have their fears and anxieties. They may be a million steps in front of a beginner, but they don't always know what they are doing. They have their struggles and weaknesses. They make mistakes.
They are human.
I am human.
And humans are not perfect.
Stop waiting for perfection. Take some action. One step at a time. Step over each small fear. Stretch yourself. Try not to compare yourself to other people. Go at your own pace. You will get there when you get there.
And you will get there. I promise. I believe in you.
Much love,
Kat
Today's pep talk:
“I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me.” - Sheryl Stayed