This is my first blog. Forgive me if my complete lack of blogger awareness offends you, it is not my intent. I also apologize in advance for my grammar and probable misuse of the semi-colon...
I am starting this blog for one reason: I have become too comfortable.
I didn't see it coming; I've been making progress in my career, and all that jazz. But somewhere along the way I stopped taking risks.
Clearly complacency is not a goal we set for ourselves; it's what we settle for. I have been playing it safe, and I am officially done with it. Yes, I have said it before and not followed through. (Oh the follow-through...) That is why I am writing it down and putting it out there on the mysterious World Wide Web.
For the next 365 days I will be challenging myself to a daily risk. Some will not seem like risks to you (and by you, I mean my Mom since she will most likely be the only one reading this...if she can remember the web address, that is...) But these are things that pull me out of my cozy little comfort zone. It's time.
Today's Risk: Ask for References.
Yes, yes asking for references - I know it's not Everest, but there are few things I hate more than asking for a favor. I have let many a chance slip away simply by not asking. Not this time.
I have wanted to join an amazing not-for-profit dedicated to helping folks in the arts. I meet all the requirements, but the two references the group calls for before acceptance has left me putting this off for a LOOOONGG time...
That ends now. I am asking today.
I'll let you know how it turns out tomorrow, along with another chance for the day. Until then, thanks for reading...Mom.
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A daily risk is a great goal. I really only began taking risks in my 40s, and have no regrets. As a fellow blogger who is detailing my latest risk (moving from NYC to Alabama), good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement! I have been following your blog from the start! AMAZING & INSPIRING. Hope the South is treating you well!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
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I knew it was only a matter of time... welcome to the inter-webs...
Thank you!
ReplyDelete..I never thought I'd do it.
...which is why I did it.
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So far, I have only read Day 1 and I am completely inspired. Journey on, my friend.
ReplyDeletethank you,thank you,thank you for your beautiful dedication,it is the most precious gift any mother could ever receive. now it's time for me to come clean,you are more an inspiration to me than you will ever know...you are a true renaissance woman and we are so proud to call you are daughter! thank you for helping me become closer to the woman I aspire to be a woman more like you. anxiously awaiting your next challenge (risk).
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