The Art of Not Giving Up

I am writing this as reminder and a commitment to myself, just as much as I'm writing it as encouragement. I realized today, as I was *just being frank* thinking of giving up on WA. (yes, already, I'm aware I just joined a week ago.:) )

I have given up on a LOT in my life. Personally, I've given up on relationships that were supposed to last forever. Professionally, I've given up before even REALLY trying hard, on so many ideas, thoughts, jobs, careers, passions. I don't know if it's that I'm afraid of failure, or afraid of putting myself out there, or afraid of the emptiness that comes when you really try something you're passionate about and don't "make it."

But I made the commitment to myself that I WON'T give up on this. I will really try. I will really show up, make it all the way through the lessons, and not give up before I've given it 100%. What do I have to lose? I'm premium, so it's $47/month. But what's that, compared to all the information I'm getting? That's a very small overhead.

So, as I sit here, thinking yet again, about giving up on YET another thing in my life, I won't let myself. I WILL Keep trying. I made the commitment to try, HARD, for one year. To give it 100%. To not barely put my toe in the water, then complain when it doesn't work out, and RUN. But actually try.

Things that are actually legitimate take time to develop. I want this to be sustainable. I want to help people. I want to set myself up for my future. I'm done making excuses. Time to put my money where my mouth is.

All the best to you each.