I love a challenge
I love a challenge. Even though, when first faced with a challenge I cower just ever so slightly - that little voice inside of me says “what if I can’t do it…” And then I say “naaah! I’ll get it done!”
I’m one of those “take the bull by the horns” sorts of people, and not very many challenges scare me. When I see something I want, or something I want to do - I have no fear. I’ve always been like that - I just go for it.
Like when I started my first business. I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. And I knew I wouldn’t fail. Meanwhile, my husband was being the realist and asking all sorts of questions… did I think of this? Did I think of that? Was I prepared in the event of…? Um - no. I just knew I wanted to start a business, so I did!
I rarely get stuck in analysis paralysis. When I want to do something, I do it. When I have a flash of inspiration, I follow it. I do get stuck - usually when creating the details… I want to make sure everything is absolutely just perfect for the recipient of the service or product… I over-edit from time to time, or I get into Perfectionist Mode. I’ve gotten good at recognizing when I’m doing that.
I’ve got two challenges right now. I’m in the process of writing a hard-bound book, and I’m also in the process of developing a membership forum. I’m a little stuck right now on both.
For the forum, I want to make sure I’m providing the most value to my potential clients - and I’m giving them what they want… I think I know - but I can never be sure until I put it in front of some people and see what they think. So, to meet that challenge, I’m going to ask a few people to be on a research committee for me.
For the book, I’m just stuck blocking out enough time in my days to write. That is going to be solved by blocking out an hour every day - no phone, no e-mail, no Skype - no outside contact. I’m going to immerse myself in it.
I’ll let ya know how these solutions work out for me!
So, my Authentic-Self Question to you today is, do you love challenges? What happens inside of you when something unexpected comes up? Do you follow your inspiration, or do you get stuck in Analysis Paralysis?
What challenges are you currently facing? What is stopping you from stepping up, standing out, and moving forward?
