"Dreams are fun when they are distant. The imagination loves to play with possibilities when there is no risk of failure.

But when you find yourself on the verge of action, you pause. You can feel the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Thoughts swirl. Maybe this isn't the right time? Failure is possible now.

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I am trying to live my life more honestly, which is another way of saying I am preparing to embarrass myself much more. I am going to try to dance more and get in the way a bit more; I am going to send more texts that make me cringe and be more sincere when I talk to my loved ones and strangers alike. I am going to make a whole bunch of art and... See more

Start small and go (grow!) at your own pace. There is no need to maintain a facade of expertise. Don’t hide your uncertainty, your experiments, and your acts of becoming. Put them out there for others to learn from and weigh in on. Instead of flexing your expertise, flex your curiosity. And if you find yourself in need of a final dose of courage,

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