dear friend,
You ever put something off because you feel like you’re not ready enough, or not good enough, or that the timing just doesn’t feel right? If the word “perfectionist” describes you in any sense, then this letter is for you.
Why do we put off our dreams, projects, and goals, things we want to do? I think we make things complicated for no reason.
I’ve been loud about wanting to be successful on YouTube (with my own definition of success) for over a decade now. I posted two solid videos last year but it’s been silent since. I’m not in the business of letting go of that dream at all, so what happened?
Tbh, I think it’s the thing that happens to most of us. We overcomplicate things. “It needs this and that to be complete,” “I’m not posting anything unless it’s perfect,” “My self worth is tied to this one thing so if it’s less than ideal, then I’m less than ideal. And I can’t have that.” “I am simply not good enough.”
Well.
That’s what the voice inside my head says, at least. Does yours sound similar? I hope that voice becomes kinder to you, friend.
I’m tired of not achieving my goals, my projects, my dreams. So instead, I’ve been trying to simplify things. Finding ways to make it easier to complete my goals. Removing the random checklist of things I “need” to have before I’m happy. Honestly, the process of intentionally culling and trimming the nonessentials becomes fun after a while, and it really lets you focus on why you have said goals/projects/dreams to begin with.
This is me telling you to post that post even if it’s not perfect. Do the things you’ve been wanting to do but don’t bc you feel like you can’t (you can). Sing that song even if your voice cracks, because who cares? Everyone else is too busy noticing their own flaws, those things that are preventing them from chasing their goals, projects, dreams. Those flaws are what make us human, anyway. Let’s just be human. Let’s keep it simple.
So, friend, here’s the deal. You work on something you’ve been putting off, and I’ll do the same. Meet back here when we accomplish them?
Love from,
Wandering Ari