Just Some Thoughts
It’s Not You
Sometimes—maybe many times—you might feel out of sorts, less than, awkward or dumb because something doesn’t work for you, even though people tell you it should. Actor-producer-writer, Henry Winkler, was called a dumb dog (or rather the nickname ‘dummer hund’) by his German born father because Winkler struggled—suffered really—in school due to his undiagnosed dyslexia. He still rails against the injustices of feeling stupid for not knowing how to write or say words like ‘hypotenuse’.
This is why you feel like a fraud…
You’re over thinking things. Start small and just do something. And know you’re not alone when you feel like hiding. There’s even a word for getting in your own way: Akrasia. Recognize it and don’t let it defeat you. If you’re enjoying this blog, please feel free to show some love by leaving a tip, just click Paypal.me/DaraGirard (it goes to “Ilori Press” but don’t worry, I’ll still get it) Your support keeps me going. Thanks! © 2016 Dara Girard; Image copyright © 2016 by 123rf/serhii vasiutin My latest non-fiction title, 10 Things to Forget: to be Creatively Free was a blast to write. On this blog, I’ve been writing on topics that…
“I’m open to suggestions…”
Do you mean that? Or are you just saying that? I see a lot of creatives get the opportunity to hear from people who care (notice I didn’t say critics) but shoot the opportunity down—because of either anger, arrogance, or disinterest—and lose a golden moment. Don’t think saying the words is the same as meaning it. Be honest. Are you ready to close your mouth and listen? © 2016 Dara Girard © Image 123rf/Nataliia Bielous