We don’t expose our mistakes, the times we messed up and the moments when we felt dumb. These things are actually the important ones to remember and learn from because they can be the catalyst for our growth. The concept of “attacking the resistance” will keep us from getting stuck.
Observe a person who made a lot of mistakes to someone who prevents having them. Notice that the one who made more mistakes (and realized something) are quicker to make decisions than the other who chose the “safe” route. It’s because we worry a lot. The most unproductive habit I have known and experienced is to excessively worry about something without doing anything. And this boils down to our fear of asking. There is no “dumb question” when you’re trying to make sense of things you are not good at. Let us practice getting ourselves out there. As long as it’ll not risk our lives, go make that bet. Failure is only certain if we never tried.
Today, I asked for a legal advice, I thought it was intimidating but it was actually not that bad. Now I know the details as to why it can be expensive. If I did not ask, I wouldn’t know.