“Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear” George Addair

My reworking is that everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of looking silly.

I went standup paddleboarding yesterday. I have horrible balance and no experience, but I went and did it anyway.

An earlier version of me would have avoided standup paddleboarding because I knew I would look silly. But I went and did it. Did I look silly, sure. Did I fall a bunch, you betcha. Did anyone care, no!

I have figured out that the fear of looking silly is the wrong approach. I am approaching trying new things with a learning mindset. Trying new things always risks looking silly but often you are the only one who cares.

I urge you to shed the fear of looking silly and take the leap into the unknown. Remember that the opinions of others matter far less than your own personal growth and fulfillment. By embracing the joy of looking silly, you’ll discover a world of endless possibilities and experiences waiting to be explored. So, go ahead, step onto that metaphorical paddleboard and navigate through the waters of life with an open mind and a heart unburdened by the fear of judgment