Not completely sure about my niche, cringing at my content but going ahead anyway :-)
Ok, I've just published my first post and the privacy policy. I must admit I had fallen into a common trap for me: Perfectionism! Is it really the correct niche? Maybe not? Maybe that's a bit better? No, let's do a different one. Or not?
After I eventually forced myself (after creating four websites and subsequently deleting two again) to pick one and get on with it, I then wrote and rewrote my first article. Again drafting and redrafting until I gave myself a kick up the backside, remembering advice in blogs from Eddy Salomon and VitaliyG here on WA: Don't hold off on publishing and don't worry too much about the niche, get on with the training even if not everyhing is 100% perfect. So, lesson learnt, I got on with it, published my first post and the privacy setting and am vey excited despite my inner turmoil about getting something raw and "in process" out there with my name to it. I am sure it is the translator in me, I am so used to proof and proof and proof again it seems like a crime to just throw it out there!
This is for sure something I need to get used to!
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Congratulation on your first step. I am also a perfectionist and go through analysis paralysis, so I can totally relate to what you are saying. But through my journey, I learned to just "do it", and allow myself to make a mistake in order to get closer to perfect (no one is perfect!). Just keep moving (and correct and continue if you find some mistakes) is the key! Good luck!
Kyoko
Thanks Kyoko,
"just do it" is exactly the key. Overthinking as often been holdng me back :-) Wishing you every success!
Jessica
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Hi Jessica!
You are absolutely right about "nipping perfectionism" in the bud here at WA!
I remember that feeling as well! Think of everything less professionally and moreso as friendly writing or conversational!
In fact, Kyle, one of the co-founders of WA, does all of his "writing" via "dictation"! That is how he remains so prolific with his writing and his style is so loose and as if he is talking right to you!
I have some advice for you.....because you are a Premium Member, you are entitled to enter your website and Social Media Links into your "Follow Me on" links area on your WA Profile Page!
If you don't know what I mean, please go take a peak at my Profile Page and look on the right hand column below posts and network and trainings...you can enter 7 links there - your websites and Social connections! Whatever you like! It's important to get ready for people to know how to connect with you!
I think you are going to have great success here!
Barb of Easy-Moneys
Thanks Barb! That's fantastic and really useful advice!
Jessica